Arne Slot compete with Spurs for the former star while Liverpool is offering a $24 million “discount” on the deal.

Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot encounters a difficulty in his attempt to sign a former player, and one target is made inexpensively available.

The Arne Slot era at Liverpool has officially begun, as the Dutchman reports for media duties at the training complex. The first player of his term is still up in the air; the new head coach will have to contend with Spurs to secure one of his targets.

Naturally, Slot won’t be making decisions by himself because Liverpool has significantly improved its hiring process. Richard Hughes is the sporting director, Julian Ward and David Woodfine have both rejoined the team, while Michael Edwards has returned in a new role with FSG.

However, that alone gives the first summer move extra significance. In many respects, Liverpool has a new face, and the way commerce is done in the marketplace can influence this.

In light of this, the Liverpool.com assessment of the transfer rumours that have surfaced around the Reds today is as follows. A substantial ‘discount’ on a possible target is part of it.

Gimenez Santiago – (Feyenoord)

Journalist Nicola Schira claims that teams pursuing Santiago Gimenez include Liverpool. At Feyenoord, Slot collaborated with the Mexican striker.

Another club’monitoring’ Gimenez in the Premier League is Tottenham. Milan and Napoli also think highly of him overseas.

Gimenez is overseas at the Copa America right now, but when he returns, there might be a strong competition for his signature. In 30 Eredivisie games last season, the 23-year-old scored 23 goals and provided six assists, propelling Slot’s team to second place.

Though Gimenez would be entering a highly competitive profession, it’s believed that Slot could wish to add another option to his front line. Darwin Nunez plays predominantly through the middle, therefore the new coach’s job will be to bring out the best in him. Diogo Jota likewise primarily uses the middle.

According to Liverpool.com, Gimenez fits Liverpool’s profile as a player in general and has shown the kinds of figures that suggest Slot and the data team may potentially support the signing. But considering the choices that already exist in that position, it’s unlikely that the Reds will add a specialised number nine to their lineup.

Manu Kone – (Borussia Monchengladbach)

One of Liverpool’s summertime transfer sagas was Manu Kone. Often mentioned in the window, four midfielders eventually passed through the door at Anfield, but in the end, he decided to stay at Borussia Monchengladbach. He’s still there now, and it looks like the asking price has been decreased.

The Bundesliga team is reportedly prepared to cash in for merely $19 million (£15 million/€18 million), according to Rheinische Post, whereas Liverpool was being quoted fees of $43 million (£34 million/€40 million) a year ago.

The Frenchman’s injury-plagued season and the fact that Monchengladbach has already arranged deals for two new midfield players are reflected in the $24 million “discount.” Still, it’s incredibly affordable for the 23-year-old.

According Liverpool.com says whether this price would entice Liverpool to return. Actually, not at all; if it is going to bolster the engine room once more, it should be for a defensive specialist rather than another adaptable midfielder.

However, if someone rolls the dice on Kone, they might win the lotto. He can move the ball forward when in possession, and he has the potential to go even better. He is strong against the ball.