Arne Slot is set to make a U-turn on transfer plans after Liverpool's defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds headed to the Netherlands knowing that a top-two finish in the first phase of this season's Champions League was already secured.

Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

Speaking on TNT Sports, the former Liverpool striker lauded Cody Gakpo and the winger’s development this season under Slot, with the former PSV man on course to enjoy his best season yet since leaving the Dutch side for Anfield over two years ago.

"I know people sometimes question this because they haven't seen us doing a lot in the transfer market in the summer and now in the winter as well. There's a reason for that - because we're happy with the squad. "But I do know we're definitely working on strengthening in the summer."

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits he has broken with his usual preparation methods by planning for two matches at the same time after naming a weakened squad against PSV Eindhoven.

Arne Slot and Liverpool are top of both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League as the second half of the season gets into full swing.

It is just the third time an English team has won their opening seven matches of a European Cup or Champions League campaign, with two of those being done by Liverpool (2021-22 and 2024-25 - along wit

Liverpool travel to the Netherlands to close out what's been a remarkable UEFA Champions League league phase for them against PSV Eindhoven.

Liverpool are entering the final stages of the transfer window and have yet to sign a player as Arne Slot decides who will remain at Anfield to help him in his bid to win the Premier League

It is only if they reach the semi-finals that the six-time European champions could face some of the pre-tournament favourites, with Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Manchester City among the sides who could be lying in wait.

And one figure who has been impressed with the Dutchman’s spell at Liverpool is legendary AC Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi, who has shared his thoughts on the Merseyside club’s performances in Europe this season.