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Slott is not afraid of the main assaulter leaving the team, prepares Plan B, and the 20-year-old young player is expected to take over

6:18am, 23 May 2025【Football】

This season, Slott made good results at Anfield. Although the Champions League game is a bit regrettable, he can defeat many giants and win the Premier League championship. It is indeed a good result for this new coach who has just taken office. In this regard, Liverpool's senior management recognized him very much. Not only did he renew his contract with the veterans under the command of Slot, he would also receive enough transfer support. According to the information given by the team reporter, the summer transfer window may be the "highest" transfer budget in the club's history, and Slot is qualified to open his own new model.

This also makes up for the "not enough" problem for him in the past. In Slot's first season with Liverpool, the senior management did not buy him a person, which really humiliated the new coach. Fortunately, Slot is an honest man and just thinks about how to get three points in the game.

However, not every Slotte player can make him worry-free, such as Arnold joining Real Madrid, and Diaz's contract renewal also encountered resistance. According to the World Sports, if Luis Dias transfers to Barcelona and does not renew their contract, then Liverpool will introduce Malik Fofana from Lyon as a replacement. They think that this will be done if they are ready. Just like before, Flynnon had agreed to replace Arnold with Leverkusen's main player. The contract between Dias and Liverpool expires in 2027, but there is little progress in the renewal of the date, which has led to Liverpool being very dissatisfied with him. Dias' salary is indeed too high, which is difficult for the club to give. After renewing the contract with the veteran, they will not give so much to satisfy him. But Diaz doesn't seem to let go, which leads to conflict. Although Slot wanted him, Barcelona was very interested in introducing players and Dias was willing to consider playing for Barcelona. This two-way adaptation made Liverpool very passive.

It is reported that Liverpool asked Dias to be 70 million to 80 million euros, and as long as they were given this price, they would think about selling it. In comparison, Barcelona is willing to open 60 million euros, although there is a gap, the price can be negotiated.

In this case, Liverpool has begun to create backup opportunities. It is reported that Slot is looking for an alternative to solve the problem of Dias' departure. After thinking about it, Slot discussed with senior management and fell in love with Lyon's 20-year-old young player Malik Fofana. As the club Lyon currently faces financial problems, it may agree to sell players this summer. Liverpool had contact with Malik Fofana and started talking with Club Lyon. Liverpool's offer is forecast to be no more than 20 million euros, while Lyon's asking price is about 30 million euros.

Malik Fofana is a Belgian player who transferred from Ghent to join Lyon in January last year. This season, Malik Fofana made 41 appearances in various competitions, scoring 11 goals and assisting 6 times. Overall, he did show his personal talent, and professionals recognized him very much, saying that he had the opportunity to advance to the next star player. Fofana himself is also thinking about the possibility of transferring to the giants, which is a chance for Slot to buy him.