I’m usually not big on signing players—especially in the Premier League—but I’d gladly make an exception for these two,”* says Liverpool boss Arne Slot. “One’s from West Ham, the other… well, let’s just say we’re working on it.”
Arne Slot Breaks Transfer Norm: Hints at Premier League Duo He’s Desperate to Bring to Liverpool
Liverpool’s newly appointed manager, Arne Slot, is already making headlines with bold transfer plans as he looks to shape the post-Klopp era at Anfield.
In a candid recent statement, Slot shared his general reluctance to sign players from Premier League rivals — but made it clear that he’s willing to bend that rule for two specific talents.
“I don’t usually go for players within the Premier League,” Slot admitted. “But in this case, I’m willing to make an exception. One is at West Ham, and the other is someone I know personally.”
The remarks have sparked a flurry of speculation, with many pointing to Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus as the likely targets. Both players have been instrumental for West Ham and would suit Slot’s aggressive, fast-paced playing style.
Bowen’s tireless runs, attacking instinct, and goal contributions make him a strong candidate to replace Mohamed Salah or Luis Díaz if either forward leaves in the summer.
Kudus, a player Slot worked closely with during their time in the Dutch Eredivisie, brings flair, unpredictability, and technical brilliance — qualities that could inject fresh life into Liverpool’s midfield.
“Players like Kudus who can drive forward, take on defenders, and find the net are incredibly rare,” Slot noted, adding more fuel to the transfer rumors.
Sources inside Anfield suggest Liverpool may table an offer exceeding £100 million to lure both stars away from the London Stadium. While prying them from West Ham will be no small task, the lure of Champions League football and a key role in Slot’s project could be persuasive.
Slot’s rare interest in domestic signings highlights how much he values these two players — and it signals a bold new direction as Liverpool enter a new chapter unde
r his leadership.
