Martin Zubimendi signs and Anthony Gordon follows: New-look Liverpool XI to challenge for Premier League title under Arne Slot

Liverpool are yet to make a summer signing but could soon field a starting XI ready for a potential title challenge.

he Reds will begin the Arne Slot era next Saturday away at Premier League new-boys

Liverpool are still waiting to make their first signing for new boss Slot

There has been little to no transfer activity so far at Anfield apart from the notable departures of Thiago, Joel Matip and Adrian.

However, talkSPORT understands Liverpool are keen to make Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad their first signing under Slot.

A sensational move for Newcastle star Anthony Gordon, formerly of bitter city rivals Everton, has also been a talking point

Amid the potential pieces of business that could be completed for the new season, talkSPORT.com has looked at a possible new starting XI for Liverpool.

Alisson was pivotal to the club’s Premier League, Champions League and domestic cup success throughout Jurgen Klopp’s nine-year reign.

The Brazilian international has three years left on his contract and at 31-years-old, he is likely to still be their long-term starting goalkeeper.

Liverpool’s defence almost picks itself, with Andy Robertson set to remain as their first-choice left-back.

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He missed a large chunk of last season through a shoulder injury but with his defensive experience and 65 assists in 297 appearances, he is a reliable asset for Slot.

Club captain Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a summer departure as he has just one year remaining on his deal at

Robertson and Alexander-Arnold make up an excellent full-back duoCredit: Getty

Potentially set to start alongside Van Dijk at centre-back is Ibrahima Konate, with the pair making 64 appearances together for the Reds.

Throughout much of the summer, the most speculated potential exit has been their excellent academy product Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Having made 100 goal contributions in 310 appearances for Liverpool, the 25-year-old has emerged as a top transfer target for Real Madrid amid his contract expiry next summer.

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The right-back would be another big-name signing for the Spanish giants after Kylian Mbappe, but talkSPORT understands the Reds are confident the right-back will sign a new deal.

Speaking in his first Liverpool press conference, Slot explained how he likes to view his formation

“Sometimes it’s a 4-2-3-1, sometimes it’s a 4-1-4-1. Sometimes we do build-up with three. So there’s a lot of freedom when we have the ball.”

He added: “I wouldn’t put myself in a situation where I say I prefer 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1.