Arne Slot responds to Liverpool transfer concerns ahead of Anfield arrival

Arne Slot has responded after being offered some transfer advice by Everton's former director of football Marcel Brands.

Slot is set to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager and the Reds have already been linked with some of his Feyenoord players, including defender Lutsharel Geertruida and midfielder Mats Wieffer.

However, Brands has warned Slot not to "focus blindly on attracting five Dutch players" and instead focus on bringing in "top players" who suit his style of play. Brands is currently president at PSV Eindhoven, who beat Slot's Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title this season, after spending three years with Everton.

In an appearance on Dutch television, Brands said: "Don't focus blindly on attracting five Dutch players. He has to look very carefully at what he needs with his style of football. Only settle for top players.

"Slot will be working at one of the biggest clubs in England. You have to realize that. Liverpool has supporters from all over the world, and the pressure is always there. Just like Manchester United, they really are the biggest clubs in England, but it is a fantastic challenge."

And Slot has since responded to Brands' comments, with the Dutchman quoted as saying by Voetbal Zone : "That's good advice from people who have worked in the Premier League and have made their mark in football.

"But I don't think you should always judge based on moments from the past. I also read everywhere about the success rate of Dutch coaches in England. There are so many variables. If a player is good, it shouldn't matter what level he comes from.

"But at the moment, there's no talk of anything because nothing has been officially confirmed yet." Slot also admitted he does not know when his appointment will be official, but remains confident the deal will get done.

"These kinds of things always take some time," he explained. "I have said many times that I am confident that things will turn out well. I can't tell you exactly when it will be released at the moment."