David Ornstein:
Slot used Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch in the No 6 position during their tour — in which Liverpool won all three of their games. Despite Slot praising Gravenberch’s performance in the friendly against Manchester United, Liverpool have now identified a target in that position.
It is worth keeping an eye on that situation this week, with Liverpool pursuing a specialist No 6 from outside of the Premier League.
They have turned down bids for Endo this summer, in part because of the tricky market in that position, but are now moving ahead with a signing for that role.
Alexis Mac Allister looks well suited to the role in Slot’s system, which requires a controller rather than a destroyer, but it is an area that could be improved. It therefore makes sense that Liverpool are chasing a new No 6 from outside the Premier League.
Anthony Gordon remains a player Liverpool have interest in and there were fears the winger’s head had been turned earlier in the summer when a potential deal was discussed.