Arne Slot has enjoyed a brilliant debut season with Liverpool, with the Reds currently enjoying a 12-point lead at the top of the table.
With nine games left, the title is theirs to lose. While Arsenal remain a distant threat, Liverpool know nothing is certain until it’s mathematically secured, given their past heartbreaks against Manchester City.
Mohamed Salah has been instrumental, scoring 27 goals and providing 17 assists in 29 games. However, with his contract expiring this summer and no renewal in sight, the Reds risk losing him on a free transfer.
Salah isn’t the only potential exit. Trent Alexander-Arnold could be joining Real Madrid, Virgil van Dijk’s future is uncertain, and Liverpool are reportedly looking to sell both Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.
With a major squad overhaul expected, the Reds are already linked with reinforcements, including Igor Paixao.
Arne Slot urged to bring Igor Paixao to Liverpool
Liverpool have reportedly scouted the Feyenoord winger multiple times this season and have been left impressed, as reported by CaughtOffside.
Former Feyenoord manager Rob Jacobs has now urged Slot to raid his former club for the Brazilian attacker, describing him as a “dangerous” player who could significantly strengthen Liverpool’s attack.
Speaking to Dutch outlet Rijnmond Sport, he said:
“I really think he will make Liverpool stronger. Arne Slot must also enjoy his development.
“Gakpo is of course also a fantastic player and is doing well at Liverpool, but I think Paixao is better. It wouldn’t surprise me if Liverpool were to report to Feyenoord. €40 or 50 million [£33m-42m]? They don’t make a fuss about that in England.”
“He is getting better every day. Incredibly goal-oriented, he is the most dangerous man at Feyenoord. Really nothing but praise, he scores magnificent goals.”
Igor Paixao open to Arne Slot reunion at Liverpool
Slot knows Paixao well, having signed him for Feyenoord in 2022. Under the Dutch manager, the Brazilian forward made 81 appearances, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists, helping Slot’s team win the Eredivisie in 2023 and the Dutch Cup last season.
Paixao also holds Slot in high regard, and has previously refused to rule out a future reunion at Liverpool.
When asked about the speculation over him following Slot to Anfield last summer, he did not completely shoot down the idea.
Speaking to Globo Esporte, he said:
“I only see this on social media. (The fans) don’t want me to leave Feyenoord, but it doesn’t depend on me. Together with my agents and the board of directors we will decide the best path to follow.
“I’m listening and watching on social media. A lot of people are always tagging me and asking: are you going to Liverpool? I don’t know anything, I’m just waiting. But Dutch football is really cool. The intensity is what makes it different.”
| Games | Goals | Assists | |
| Igor Paixao | 30 | 11 | 14 |
| Cody Gakpo | 36 | 16 | 5 |
Aston Villa have also shown interest in Paixao but his connection with Slot gives Liverpool an edge. However, with him playing the same position as Gakpo, a player who has done really well under Slot this season, it remains to be seen whether the Reds make a move for the Brazilian.
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