Arne Slot’s Real Madrid agreement is a major blow as Liverpool is targeting a $64 million winger in the transfer window.

Arne Slot deal Real Madrid advances to first place in the race for Leny Yoro, and Liverpool is linked to a deal for Ademola Lookman.

While the entire football world is focused on Germany for Euro 2024, Arne Slot and his recruitment team will be working nonstop at Anfield to bolster the first team roster.

After completely revamping their midfield in the summer of last year, the Reds will now try to bolster their defence, which suffered significant setbacks during the 2023–2024 campaign. Joel Matip, who has since left the team, and players like Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ibrahim Konate were among those who missed significant time.

Not only can defenders be added, but forwards and another player to play defensive midfield might also be added before the window closes.

This is Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumours that have surfaced regarding the Reds today, which include a high-profile trade for a star winger and an update on a defensive target with a long-term goal.

Lookman Ademola [Atalanta]

According to Spanish publication Fichajes, Liverpool is among several teams interested in acquiring Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer. The former star player for Everton and Fulham made an impression during the 2023–24 season, and he is currently being linked to a comeback to the Premier League with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool.

Lookman will have no shortage of offers in the upcoming months after scoring 27 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions last season, which included a valiant hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. The Serie A team would expect payment in the area of $64 million (€60 million/£50 million) if Atalanta decides to part ways with the player, which may prove to be a roadblock for potential suitors.

The futures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz at Anfield are still up in the air, according to Liverpool.com. The arrival of Lookman may portend the demise of one of these players in the red.

Yoro Leny [Lille]

According to AS, Liverpool has put up a bid to capture Leny Yero, a defender for LOSC Lille. Real Madrid has been strongly connected to the 18-year-old, but Liverpool is now pressing for the signing.

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have also made approaches to the player as elite teams compete to recruit one of the most intriguing defensive possibilities in international football. Yoro reportedly told all interested parties that he just wanted to sign with Los Blancos for the summer.

After Joel Matip, a longtime employee, left, Liverpool is looking for a central defender this summer. Yoro’s replacement has also been mentioned, including Goncalo Inacio, Levi Colwill, and Piero Hincapie.

According to Liverpool.com, Real Madrid beat the Reds to the acquisition of Jude Bellingham, and it now appears that Yoro will not be joining the team. This summer, Michael Edwards, Arne Slot, and Richard Hughes will now have more defensive targets to study.