Liverpool decided against making any January signings with the Premier League leaders staying out of the deadline day dash for late deals. It means Richard Hughes and Arne Slot have signed just one senior player in two transfer windows since they joined the club, with Federico Chiesa the only incoming.

And that could signal big summer looms for the Reds, with Slot admitting that the club were targeting incomings to strengthen the squad at the end of this season.

But have the Reds made the right decision in keeping out of the market? Or is it a risk when everything is going so well on the pitch? Our writers have their say:

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Paul Gorst

I was firmly of the belief that Liverpool should have bolstered their midfield department from a position of strength in the January transfer window. But on the flip side, Arne Slot's squad has shown they have very few cracks in it after amassing 56 points from their first 23 games.

Results, like always in football, will dictate the wisdom of the transfer stance but Slot and his current crop have certainly shown they should be trusted for the remainder of the campaign, particularly knowing victory in their very next Premier League fixture - away to Everton - will send them nine points clear of Arsenal in second.

Of course, with a more long-term view, there are areas to address. The situation at left-back remains an intriguing one and I believe the Reds must also be assessing the runners of riders of the No.9 area too for next season. That's even before we have factored in the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

There may well be some work to do this summer, even for a team who could enter next season as champions of England. That being said, there was only ever really minor tweaks needed this month and if Liverpool couldn't find a suitable candidate to improve a squad that is justifiably earning plaudits as Europe's strongest right now, then there has to be an element of trust to their decisions.

It's all hands on deck between now and the end of the season now and the time for transfer talk is, mercifully, over with.

Ian Doyle

The fact is Liverpool have already shown this season they have a squad capable of seeing out the remainder of the season, even with the expected injuries that will come during the close months given the accumulation of games and minutes.

But there is always room for more. Always. One more player, one more signing, one proverbial final piece in the jigsaw. And that's why the Reds should really have strengthened in at least defensive midfield, the one position where the loss of Ryan Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister would prove a bit of a problem.

However, it isn't easy to improve on a team that is clearly the best in the country - and perhaps Europe - right now. Particularly not during the middle of the season.

And while many of Liverpool's near rivals have bought in the last month, how many of them would be seriously challenging for a starting role at present for Arne Slot's side? Not many.

The reality is Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes are going to have a very busy summer as they begin to shape the squad in their desired image.

Joe Rimmer

Another transfer window closes and while Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City and Manchester United frantically searched for the answers to the problems in the squads, Liverpool remained quiet.

It's familiar territory for Liverpool supporters who often look at their rivals with envy as the transfer deals filter through. But such envy, certainly this time at least, is misplaced. All of those clubs would swap situations with the Reds in a heartbeat.

Indeed, Liverpool have good reason to keep their powder dry, not least their strong position in four competitions and, as things stand at least, clean bill of health in the squad.

But that's not to say I'm totally comfortable with Liverpool's careful approach to transfers. Personally, I'd like to see the Reds take a few more chances in the market. And I'm not the only one.

Jurgen Klopp said as much in 2022, admitting he'd like to see the club take more "risk" in the market on the eve of the deadline that saw them decide against signing a new midfielder. They did just that the year after, spending big on the signings of Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo. All have gone on to be successes at Liverpool.

A similar summer is going to be needed however this season ends. A centre-back, left-back, central midfielder and centre-forward could all add to this squad, and that's before Liverpool even think about a replacement for any of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. A problem for another day, perhaps.

But context, as ever, is important. January is a difficult market and Liverpool's approach has certainly seen them in the conversation for the biggest trophies. The ends justify the means, and if Liverpool lift silverware in May, who cares if they spent money in January or not?