Breaking News: Sir Kenny Dalglish Urges FSG to Back Slot’s Transfer Plans, Praises Manager’s Success
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has called on Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to back manager Arne Slot’s transfer plans, urging the owners to support the Dutchman in the summer window following the team’s Premier League title triumph. Dalglish believes that keeping the squad moving forward is crucial to maintaining their success, stating, "If you stand still, you’re going to get left behind."
Slot has led Liverpool to the title in his first season at the helm, inheriting a squad that made minimal changes last summer. The Reds are expected to be more active in the upcoming transfer window, with a new center-forward and left-back among the priority signings. The club has also agreed a £29m deal with Valencia for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Club icon Dalglish, who is also a non-executive director at Liverpool, praised Slot for his management of the team, saying, "The way he’s treated the players, he’s tried to have a good look at them first before he decides what he wants to do. I think it’s a real credit to him." Dalglish went on to say that Slot should be "really proud" of his achievement in winning the league, but also urged the manager to start planning for next season.
DALGLISH URGES FSG TO BACK SLOT IN TRANSFER MARKET
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The Kop icon, who also serves as a non-executive director at Anfield, believes the Reds should bolster their squad to avoid being caught standing still, after clinching the Premier League title under manager Arne Slot.
"Let him manage," said Dalglish, who won three league titles as Liverpool boss. "Why does he need to change what he’s done? He might change players. If he wants to buy people, then hopefully there will be finance there for him.”
SLOT’S SUMMER PLANS
Slot has already brought in Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia for £29m and is expected to strengthen further, with a centre-forward and left-back reportedly top of his wishlist. The Dutchman also has the potentially tricky task of tying down vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
DALGLISH PAYS TRIBUTE TO SLOT
The 72-year-old, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager in 2011, paid tribute to Slot’s impact, telling Anfield Index’s ‘The King and AI podcast’: "Arne was appointed, Jurgen gave it a good send-off when he asked (the supporters) to chant and support Arne during the season. Arne’s come in and he’s done an excellent job.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: How many league titles has Liverpool won in their history?
A: Liverpool have won a record 20 league titles, most recently in the 2024/25 season under Arne Slot.
Q: Who succeeded Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager?
A: Arne Slot took over from Jürgen Klopp in 2024.
Q: How many league titles did Kenny Dalglish win as Liverpool manager?
A: Dalglish won three league titles during his tenure at Liverpool, in 1986, 1988, and 1990.
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Liverpool’s 2024/25 title win is their first in front of fans since the Kop legend led the Reds to glory in 1990.
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