Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Thompson: Liverpool need five more signings
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson says the Reds still need up to five new players to challenge for the title.
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Liverpool
Signings made
Three senior signings this summer
Key departures
Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson
New arrivals
Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo (loan)
What happened. Phil Thompson has told Liverpool they need up to five more signings, with defence, midfield, and wide areas as priorities.
- Thompson named three positions as absolute musts.
- He doubts the squad can challenge for the Premier League title.
- Liverpool open against Newcastle.
Thompson's comments come ahead of Liverpool's first game under Andoni Iraola.
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