Liverpool made their first signing under Arne Slot – and no one noticed

Liverpool have divided opinion with their transfer window. Some see not signing anyone as a sign of strength; others predict calamity.

The Reds lined up on Matchday 1 of a brand-new Premier League era in a distinctly different era. After almost a decade of Jurgen Klopp on the touchline, Arne Slot was in his place at Portman Road to oversee the first trip of the term, away to Ipswich Town, yet little else had changed. Trent Alexander-Arnold still at right-back. Mohamed Salah still with the decisive goal. Business as usual for the Reds.

This is despite reports throughout the summer of a revolution. Darwin Nunez has been linked with a move, Salah’s rumoured retirement plan to Saudi Arabia rumbles on in the background, while Luis Diaz is admired by a broke Barcelona, who may have coughed up already, had they the capital.

All the while, Alisson may yet leave for Saudi, too, with Salah. The Egyptian King, meanwhile, is one of three players along with backline leaders, Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, are entering the final years of their contracts.