Arne Slot shaping Liverpool’s future title contenders as two signings near completion.

Liverpool are now just a point away from clinching the Premier League title in what’s been a remarkable debut campaign for manager Arne Slot.

With their eyes firmly on both present and future success, the Reds are reportedly closing in on a double swoop for Bournemouth’s promising young defenders, Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez. Several sources suggest Liverpool are leading the race for the duo, beating out competition from major clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid.

And who could resist a move to Anfield right now? Slot has proven there’s life after Jurgen Klopp, breathing new energy into the team and putting them on the verge of title number 20. Fans are already scrambling for tickets to this weekend’s clash with Tottenham, eager to witness history.

It’s clear that Liverpool’s resurgence under Slot is only just beginning. Despite not being pre-season favourites, the Dutch manager has revitalized stars like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, pushing them to even greater heights.

Should they land Huijsen and Kerkez, Liverpool would secure ideal long-term replacements for Van Dijk and Andrew Robertson—further strengthening their foundation for the future.

Meanwhile, it’s been a mixed league season for Arsenal, who despite reaching a Champions League semi-final against PSG, have struggled to keep up. Having narrowly missed out last season, they’ve outperformed Manchester City this term but didn’t anticipate Liverpool’s dramatic rise.

Slot now has the Reds on the cusp of glory, and with transfer plans already in motion, Liverpool look set to remain serious contenders both domestically and in Europe next season. Although Arsenal have shown interest in Huijsen, Liverpool appear to be in pole position to land the highly-rated Spain international.

If they succeed with this Bournemouth double deal, they’ll be exceptionally well-equipped for another big campaign in 2025.