Five Championship clubs have expressed interest in signing Liverpool younger this summer.
The transfer window officially opened on Friday, giving Liverpool the opportunity to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Arne Slot has taken over as the new head coach at Anfield and will be focused on guiding the team to success in the Premier League and other competitions.
Even before the window opened, Liverpool had been linked with several potential signings.
It remains to be seen which areas of the squad Slot and the new sporting director, Richard Hughes, will prioritize for reinforcement.
Positions such as centre-back, midfield, and forward are likely targets.
As the window begins, speculation around Liverpool’s transfer plans is expected to intensify.
While the timing of the first official announcement is uncertain, Slot, Hughes, and their team are undoubtedly working diligently to secure new signings for Anfield ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.
WHICH CLUBS ARE INTERESTED IN LIVERPOOL YOUNGSTER THIS SUMMER?
According to This is Anfield, five clubs have shown keen interest in signing Liverpool youngster James McConnell this summer.
Hull City, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Huddersfield Town, and Birmingham City are eyeing the 19-year-old prospect.
This is Anfield further claimed that it is uncertain whether a loan move will materialize, as originally planned during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure.
There has been no definitive statement from Arne Slot or sporting director Richard Hughes regarding McConnell’s future.
James McConnell signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool in January.
Last season, McConnell made nine appearances for the Reds, including a notable performance as a substitute in the League Cup final against Chelsea.
He featured prominently in Klopp’s side during pre-season preparations for the 2023-24 campaign.
McConnell’s competitive debut came in October when he came off the bench in Liverpool’s Europa League victory over Toulouse at Anfield.
Following his Europa League outing, he made his Premier League debut with a cameo appearance against Brentford.
He also featured in another European fixture when Liverpool played against Union SG in December.
