I cant figure out if August is going to be crazy busy with transfers or if the market is just having a quiet off-season. Seems the international tournaments have definitely impacted transfer plans so far but also FFP must be restricting some of the activity too. Only a handful of clubs are actually making moves and its not the usual suspects.
LFC have been remarkably quiet. To some degree it's concerning as we absolutely need to rejuvenate areas of the squad, but I'm also quite calm given there's a new manager and regime. It's only fair Slot takes some time to assess the squad and work with the new DOF on the right targets and strategy.
I think we need a CB, CDM, back-up RW, LB and back-up GK. Of those I think at best we'll sign three. FSG are playing with fire by choosing this summer to be conservative, especially given the momentum we're losing with Klopp's departure and the succession planning around VVD/Salah. I'm actually optimistic that with the Edwards regime things will be more sustainable in the long term but there could be some teething issues early if the on-field results aren't good.
I have almost no confidence we're competing for the league this season - there is just a bit too much to do to catch City and Arsenal. I'm also expecting a transition in playing style too and it could be months before Slot knows his best XI. He's no doubt going to need time to learn how to navigate UCL and fixture congestion.
All that said, I'm not overly concerned anyone is catching us. United are making a better fist of their strategy but have a clueless manager, Chelsea seem hamstrung by FFP and have a new manager, Newcastle can't spend, and Spurs are irrelevant. Only really Villa and West Ham have strengthened, and even in doing so Villa have lost their best player from last season.
Too early for predictions but it's a very strange market. Hopefully some more dominos start to fall soon