Liverpool manager Arne Slot has ignited a major dispute in the Premier League after issuing a strong warning to Arsenal regarding their pursuit of Liverpool’s top transfer target. The situation follows an earlier incident involving Martín Zubimendi, which Liverpool reportedly chose not to challenge. According to Slot, this latest move is a step too far.
Reports indicate that Arsenal are preparing to activate the release clause of a player Liverpool have been targeting for months. Slot views this as another deliberate attempt by Arsenal to intercept the club’s priority signings, a pattern he believes is no coincidence.
Slot expressed his frustration openly, stating that if the player ends up joining Arsenal, he is prepared to take the matter to FIFA. He believes Arsenal are intentionally waiting for Liverpool to scout elite talent before stepping in with decisive last-minute bids, a tactic he considers disruptive and unfair.
Sources within Liverpool suggest that Slot has already communicated to the club’s leadership his intention to seek formal action if Arsenal proceed. He wants football’s governing body to investigate what he describes as unethical interference in Liverpool’s transfer strategy.
Arsenal, however, appear undeterred. Determined to strengthen their squad and close the gap on Manchester City, the club is prepared to act swiftly and decisively in the transfer market, even if it risks escalating tensions with Liverpool.
This confrontation has intensified the underlying rivalry between Slot and Mikel Arteta, adding a new layer to an already competitive season. With both clubs fighting for key signings, the player at the center of the dispute now finds himself in the middle of one of the Premier League’s most heated transfer battles.
Should Arsenal activate the release clause, the fallout is expected to be significant. Public statements, formal complaints, and potential appeals to FIFA are all likely to follow.
Slot’s stance is clear: one more transfer hijack could turn this dispute into a full-scale confrontation beyond the league itself
