SHOCKING NEWS: Arne Slot has blocked the transfer of THREE Liverpool players leaving Anfield .
Liverpool has no plans to offload Federico Chiesa or Wataru Endo during the January transfer window, even though neither player has been central to the team’s strong start under manager Arne Slot. Slot has guided Liverpool to the top of both the Premier League and Champions League standings and has also led them to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, marking an impressive start to his tenure.
A key factor in Slot’s early success with Liverpool is his reliance on a consistent lineup, with minimal rotation thus far. This approach has allowed him to focus on his preferred starting 11, contributing to Liverpool’s dominant form. However, Chiesa and Endo have had limited impact on the season so far. Injury setbacks have restricted Chiesa, the Italian forward, to just 78 minutes on the field, while Endo, the Japanese midfielder, has accumulated only 163 minutes across seven appearances.
Despite their limited playing time, Slot has decided against letting either player leave in January, according to Football Insider. The Dutch manager reportedly wants to maintain squad depth and avoid weakening his roster by retaining both Chiesa and Endo, who are expected to stay at Anfield for the remainder of the season. While both players have been linked with potential moves away from Liverpool, Slot’s stance indicates that he values them as important squad options, and interest in their transfers will likely persist into 2025.
In addition to Chiesa and Endo, Trent Alexander-Arnold has also attracted transfer interest, with Real Madrid reportedly eyeing a January move for the full-back. However, the report states that Alexander-Arnold will not be leaving Liverpool this season. His contract is set to expire at the end of the current season, and while there has been no official update on a potential extension, behind-the-scenes discussions are ongoing.
Slot’s impressive start with Liverpool has drawn attention across the football world, and for the team to continue on this path, it’s crucial that the new manager maintains a stable squad.
