Isak had done just that last preseason when negotiations with Newcastle United for his transfer proved tricky.

However, the two clubs eventually agreed on a transfer fee of £125 million, and Slot expressed his confidence that players will not need to take drastic measures to force a move.

He said, "It's not necessary for our players to go on strike because we also buy and sell players regularly. If a player wants to leave and we get a fair price for them, we have shown in the past that we will sell. In fact, it's been our policy for many years.

Slot added, "If the right club offers the right price for the right player, we will sell. That's how we operate. It's not a negative thing; it's a positive thing. We are a trading club, and our players know that if everyone is happy, they can get their transfer."

Slot's comments are likely to be seen as a message to agents representing players at Liverpool, emphasizing that going on strike is not an effective way to get a transfer.