Liverpool have already missed out on four signings for Arne Slot this summer
Slot will be hoping to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season - but there are a number of stars which the Reds have already missed
Slot will be looking to bolster his inherited Liverpool squad (Image: Getty)
Arne Slot has huge footsteps to follow in after Jurgen Klopp walked from Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, and he'll have to move fast if he wants to strengthen his side ahead of his first campaign at the reigns.
There's no doubt that Anfield is home to some of the world's best footballing talents at present - Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker to name but a few - but there's always room for improvement.
Despite their firepower on the field, the Reds could only muster a third-place finish in their most recent Premier League campaign - pipped to the post by title holders Manchester City and a second-place Arsenal who could have stole the league in their own right.
It's a far cry from the 2019/20 season, which would see Liverpool lift the title for the first-ever time - and many fans will want to see it replicated under new management.
But as their rivals look to strengthen their own respective sides - Liverpool will also hope to bring some fresh faces through the door, especially considering they have already missed out on four top targets this summer already. Here, Express Sport breaks down the faces that Liverpool have failed to sign as of recent...
Manchester United will be happy to hear that teenager Leny Yoro is expected to snub a move to Anfield this summer, as Erik Ten Hag looks to bolster the ranks of Old Trafford.
United are battling with Liverpool and Real Madrid for the 18-year-old's services ahead of the new campaign, although German media is convinced that the French U21 - who currently crafts his trade at Lille - has ruled out a move to Merseyside.
Sky Germany claims that the Red Devils have offered a five-year contract with the option of an additional year for the talented centre-half, while other reports speculate that Manchester United have offered around £42million for him.
Yoro looks unlikely to join Liverpool (Image: Getty)
Mats Wieffer
Liverpool are said to have moved too late to intercept Brighton's bid for Feyenoord defensive midfielder Mats Wieffer, despite a past rapport between the player and Slot. That's the claim from the player's homeland of the Netherlands.
The 24-year-old appeared 42 times under Slot last season, but Brighton agreed an initial £25million deal for him. Technical director David Weir said after joining the Seagulls: "We're delighted to welcome Mats to the club, a player whose qualities we have admired for a long time.
"He has a lot of experience in the Champions League as well as the Eredivisie and has developed into one of the best deep-lying midfielders in Europe. We're looking forward to helping Mat's career develop with Brighton."
Riccardo Califiori
It's no secret that one of the areas which Liverpool need to look to recruit in is the heart of defence, after all, Joel Matip's departure means that Van Dijk will need a new partner.
One name that the Reds were looked to be linked with was Bologna's Roccardo Calafiori - a solid 22-year-old with experience in the big leagues.
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However, Arsenal and Chelsea could be in a better position to acquire the Italian's signature this summer when compared to Liverpool.
The Gunners appear to be Calafiori's preferred move, with reports suggesting that the conclusion of discussions between Arsenal and Bologna isn't far off.
Anthony Gordon
Reports suggest that Anthony Gordon was denied a move to his boyhood club after Liverpool failed to match Newcastle United's valuation of their star winger.
Despite Gordon reportedly being keen on the move, the English Euro 2024 finalist will not be allowed to explore other avenues until the Magpies receive an acceptable bid for his services.
Liverpool failed to make a formal bid for the 23-year-old, who only arrived at St James' Park in January last year - and while there are still months left in the transfer window, it looks unlikely that a deal will materialise between the two sides.