Liverpool striving to reach ‘really high bar’ in pursuit of defensive midfielder

Arne Slot and Liverpool fans are awaiting a crescendo in the club’s transfer strategy as they target a signing in midfield

Liverpool manager Arne Slot, left, sits with his coaching staff before an international friendly soccer match against Manchester United, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Richard Hughes remains on track with a prediction of how his first transfer window will unfold as Liverpool’s sporting director.

“A quiet July, then a crescendo in August probably awaits us all,” the former Bournemouth technical director said just over a month ago.