Slot has consistently spoken about winning titles since he arrived last year, and he will maintain those standards, as will the experienced players in the squad including Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

PredictionsWith Liverpool entering the new campaign as defending Premier League champions, Arne Slot begins his second season in the dugout with momentum, belief, and a squad

The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off on August 15th with Liverpool as reigning champions. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea are strong contenders, while Manchester United and Tottenham face an uphill battle.

The Athletic previously reported that Liverpool were interested in Leoni and were trying to persuade him to move to Anfield.

Liverpool are closing in on a £26 million ($35m) deal to sign defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma, sources told ESPN.

Marc: They should sign both of them. You're only as strong as your weakest link and at centre-back there's a weakness. Virgil van Dijk will not go on forever, and Konate and Gomez are injury prone. Konate is also threatening to run down his contract, so both options mentioned are very much needed and would strengthen the squad.

Palace captain Guehi has a year left on his contract, but chairman Steve Parish said earlier this week he could be sold this summer to avoid him moving on a free transfer in 12 months' time. Sources have told BBC Sport that Liverpool have held initial talks with a view to signing the 25-year-old before the summer transfer window shuts.

Michael Edwards could finally pull off a transfer he's been working on for nine years at Liverpool. FSG brought back the club's former sporting director in a new role that will see him be in charge

With the likes of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike added to the team, Liverpool boast a new and improved attack. While Alexander Isak and a new left-winger remain topics of interest