Liverpool's transfer window has been marred by the inability to command significant transfer fees for outgoing players, resulting in a net spend of £218 million, the highest in the Premier League. However, the four first-team incomings have been offset by the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konaté, and Curtis Jones, as well as fringe players Calvin Ramsay and Stefan Bajcetic. Midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined LaLiga side Valencia on a season-long loan.
The club's inability to add depth is a major concern, particularly in midfield and at right back. Liverpool do not have a match-fit specialist right back in the squad, and the emergence of academy star Trey Nyoni may have to be met with patience as he adjusts to the demands of top-flight football.
Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's new boss, has acknowledged the need for more players, stating "We need more players" in his first news conference. The club is working on addressing this issue, but the summer deadline day has passed, leaving Iraola with an imperfect hand.
The departure of Michael Edwards as FSG's CEO of Football in July has contributed to the perceptions of Liverpool as a club in flux. With the UEFA Champions League campaign looming, Iraola will be under pressure to deliver results, and the lack of depth in his squad will be a major concern.