Liverpool fans need no reminder of their struggles in the summer transfer window with no new faces landing at Anfield so far.
The Arne Slot era kicked off with an opening 2-0 Premier League win over Ipswich Town but the Reds remain the only top-flight team yet to complete a loan or transfer during the window.
Slot admitted ahead of the Ipswich game that his desire to bring in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad had reached a dead end with the Spain international remaining in San Sebastian.
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Despite fan frustration, Slot will not be rushed into a decision, with Liverpool infamously making late moves for midfielders under Jurgen Klopp who ultimately failed to match expectation.
Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenbrch both arrived late in the window last summer and the pair are uncertain on their role in the new campaign.
Defender Andy Robertson dropped a major post-match update, over the squad 'wanting more signings', but Slot looks set for a cautious approach.
According to the latest from Football Insider, Slot has discussed the issue with sporting director Richard Hughes, and the Dutch boss is confident in his midfield options until the January window.
Slot is reportedly prepared to stick with his current crop, to avoid being overcharged in the final days of the window, to allow for a focused approach on a top-level target at the start of 2025.
A defensive midfielder is Slot's No.1 transfer priority, but he wants to secure the correct target, and breathing space until January allows him to do that with Zubimnedi potentially revived as an option.
