It would be understandable if Liverpool fans were already starting to feel a little defeated regarding the Reds’ upcoming summer transfer business ahead of the window opening on June 14.
Having missed out on Champions League qualification for the first time since 2016, after controversially deciding against strengthening their midfield last summer, Liverpool are already facing greater scrutiny in comparison to recent years.
Their decision to withdraw from the race to sign Jude Bellingham in April will have done nothing to ease such anxiety. Meanwhile, the same can be said of suggestions of Man City potentially joining the race to sign Alexis Max Allister, and Mason Mount reportedly favouring a move to Manchester United rather than Anfield.
