Gerrard believes two missed targets could have changed Liverpool
Liverpool remain at the centre of transfer discussion after a season shaped heavily by squad changes. The club invested heavily last summer, breaking the British transfer record twice as Arne Slot rebuilt the team.
Even with Liverpool climbing into fourth after a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, questions still remain over whether the squad could have been stronger. Steven Gerrard believes missing out on Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo in January hurt the club’s chances.
City deals leave Gerrard frustrated
Gerrard said both players should have been at Liverpool and argued they would have made a clear difference. Guehi had long been linked with a move to Anfield, while Semenyo attracted major interest after a strong spell with Bournemouth.
Manchester City eventually secured both players for a combined fee reported at £85m. Gerrard described the deals as bargains in the current market, pointing to their quality, experience and international level.
Kelleher hopes to spoil Salah’s final moment
There is also attention on Mohamed Salah’s potential farewell. Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, now at Brentford, could face him on the final day of the season if Salah is fit.
Kelleher admitted he hopes to deny Salah a perfect goodbye by keeping him from scoring. The Brentford keeper said he may end up apologising to his former teammate afterwards, but his focus is on helping his current club chase European qualification.
Liverpool still close to Champions League return
Despite the transfer debate and pressure around Slot, Liverpool’s latest win has put them in a strong position. The victory over Crystal Palace moved them above Aston Villa into fourth place and left them close to sealing Champions League qualification.
Still, the wider conversation around Anfield continues. Missed signings, Salah’s future and the fight for Europe are all shaping the final weeks of Liverpool’s season.
