The January transfer window is heating up, with Liverpool at the center of several conversations. Despite a summer of big investment, including the signings of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, the Reds could still make further additions in the winter window.
Liverpool’s need for reinforcements was highlighted on Thursday night when full-back Conor Bradley was sent off with an injury during the goalless draw with Arsenal. This increases the urgency to increase the depth of the team. It’s a quick turnaround for Arn Slott and his team, who return to action on Monday night to face League One side Barnsley in the FA Cup third round.
While Slott and his players are focused on the pitch, there will be a lot of activity behind the scenes in the transfer window. Here are some of the latest stories circulating around Anfield…
Manchester United transfer hijacking
Liverpool have reportedly made every effort to sign RB Leipzig’s young star Yann Diomande.
They will join a crowded field that includes Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, PSG and Barcelona.
United are said to have already made an offer, but it falls short of Leipzig’s lofty £86m valuation.
He has over four years left on his contract and the Bundesliga side feel they are in a better position in negotiations.
Leipzig believe the summer transfer window would be a good time to sell him, having only signed him last summer, and have no intention of selling him this month.
According to reports, United are already in talks with the forward over a five-year deal, with an option for a further year.
Chiesa’s text message appears
Meanwhile, according to Tuttosport, Federico Chiesa has sent a message to his former team-mates about a possible move in January.
The Italian winger is reportedly open to a return to Turin and has been in contact with Dusan Vlahovic, Manuel Locatelli and Federico Gatti.
To secure Chiesa’s return, Juventus, who received 15 million euros (13.3 million pounds) in his sale to Liverpool, will have to pay 10 million euros (8.9 million pounds) in 2024.
Liverpool are said to be considering only a permanent transfer, ruling out a loan deal with an option to buy.
Chiesa himself has not responded to any other offers and is only interested in a possible return to Juventus.
