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Liverpool are putting plans in place ahead of the January transfer window amid talk over a move for World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat following his performances ...

A number of names have been linked with making a winter switch to Anfield, including [Morocco](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/morocco-football-team) star Sofyan Amrabat, while [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-football-team) sensation [Jude Bellingham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham) and is also on Liverpool's radar. It is suggested that a sale could be possible as Napoli attempt to recoup as much of the £36million they paid to sign him from PSV Eindhoven as possible. He is under contract until the summer of 2024 but they retain an option to extend his deal by a further year. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano), the Bundesliga side have already begun early discussions to extend his stay at the club. [Share your thoughts in the comments below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-klopp-amrabat-lozano-28708124#comments-section) Liverpool could potentially be at the front of the queue to sign the Mexican having been linked with a swoop in the past. [Gazzetta dello Sport, via Napoli Magazine](https://napolimagazine.com/in-evidenza/articolo/gazzetta-napoli-lozano-potrebbe-partire-in-estate-non-vorrebbe-ridursi-l-ingaggio?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter), the Italian club are not willing to renew his contract due to his huge wages. [Liverpool ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc)have been backed to be busy in the [January transfer window](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/january-transfer-window) as [Jurgen Klopp ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp)attempts to get the Reds back on form. [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc). [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) are reportedly targeting Morocco midfielder Amrabat, the Reds could find it difficult to seal his signature as Fiorentina have made the decision not to sell. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) and find themselves 15 points behind [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) leaders [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc). [Fiorentina.it](https://www.fiorentina.it/amrabat-non-solo-le-big-inglesi-su-di-lui-anche-latletico-madrid/), who suggest that the club are not keen on selling one of their key players midway through the campaign.

The England under-21 international was substituted after just 29 minutes of Liverpool's match with Lyon.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Report: Luis Diaz Ruled Out Until March In Huge Blow To Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/report-luis-diaz-ruled-out-until-march-in-huge-blow-to-liverpool-jurgen-klopp) [Liverpool Battle Tottenham And Inter Milan For World Cup Star](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/breaking-liverpool-to-battle-tottenham-and-inter-milan-for-world-cup-star-midfielder-in-january-transfer-window) [World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Race: Live Updates & Betting Odds](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/world-cup-2022-golden-boot-race-live-updates-betting-odds) [FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures/Results](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/fifa-world-cup-2022-quarter-final-fixtures-schedule-results) [Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham Close To Liverpool Move](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/englands-world-cup-star-player-jude-bellingham-close-to-liverpool-transfer) [EXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann Speaks About Jurgen Klopp, FSG and Joelinton](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-ex-liverpool-dietmar-hamann-speaks-about-jurgen-klopp-fsg-new-ownership-and-joelinton) [Get PureVPN](https://billing.purevpn.com/aff.php?aff=48124&chan=lfc) to access BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub outside the UK and watch the FIFA World Cup for free] [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar) brightly and saw his team take the lead in the opening minute when [Mohamed Salah](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/report-mohamed-salah-set-for-pundit-role-during-2022-qatar-world-cup) saw his attempt blocked and Fabio Carvalho tapped home.

Liverpool lost 3-1 to Lyon in a mid-season friendly as they gear up for the return of the Premier League on Boxing Day.

Liverpool face AC Milan in a friendly on December 16 in Dubai before a return to domestic action on December 22 against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup. THE BIG LOSER: It may have been only a friendly but Salah produced one of the poorest penalties he has ever taken. THE MVP: Ex-Arsenal striker Alexander Lacazette bagged two goals for the French side as he proved he still has it after a disappointing spell in England.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has outlined his frustration after injured winger Luis Diaz suffered a fresh setback on his road to recovery.

It was a proper smash in the face." It was a non-situation. He feels fine."

Liverpool lost a friendly against Lyon on Sunday, after which Jurgen Klopp gave updates about a couple of squad members hoping to return to contention.

“And then we play pretty quick, 22nd of December we play Man City in the [Carabao] Cup. everybody gets a week off after the World Cup to reset mind and body. But I hope we were lucky in that moment.” Klopp explained: “Harvey got a knock before we scored. However, it seems Klopp will still be counting on the Guinea international as long as he is at his disposal. There were plenty of familiar faces among the starting lineup, but they ended the game with a youthful combination.

Liverpool and Lyon played out a topsy-turvy contest. It raised questions for Jürgen Klopp, but Thiago Alcântara helped provide some answers in the first ...

Klopp will certainly hope that is the case as he seeks to engineer a big second half of the season. [Stefan Bajčetić](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-ajax-midfield-25366101), who sat behind him and swept up on the rare occasions Lyon beat the first press. But perhaps even more significant against Lyon was the use of the press as a defensive tool. With [Fabinho](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-de-jong-fabinho-25692984) not yet back among the group, not to mention out of sorts, the Spaniard is looking increasingly like a genuine solution for Klopp, even if it would be a bold call. But far too often this season, that is exactly what they have been afforded, leading to claims that Klopp’s side are beyond their best years. Liverpool may not have scored from winning the ball back high, but their set-up utterly stifled the opposition in the first half, preventing them from crafting any real opportunities of their own. Klopp needs his number eights to be spot on when it comes to creating chances through high turnovers. Punishment for lack of a clinical edge has been a recurring theme this season, and Klopp will not be at all thrilled to see that rear its ugly head again, especially after a limp second half showing. For Liverpool, it was the first game of the Dubai Super Cup. One thing opponents should never expect against Liverpool is time. [Thiago Alcântara](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-thiago-alcantara-plan-25707125) appeared to be playing a subtly different role, pushed really high up the pitch and tasked with hustling and harrying the opposition. [Klopp’s](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-talks-wijnaldum-klopp-25720936) sides of old.

Liverpool have had to watch Jude Bellingham's transfer fee tick up at the World Cup. But they can avoid getting stung twice with a shrewd Ibrahima Konaté ...

[Thiago](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jude-bellingham-jurgen-klopp-25717468), for instance, was already earning £193,000 per week at Bayern Munich and upped that slightly to £200,000 at Liverpool. Bellingham's World Cup might end up hitting the Liverpool purse hard, but a rise in Amrabat's fee will most likely not be particularly alarming to key figures at Anfield. Supporters may have been surprised to see Liverpool shell out so much on Núñez, but his reasonable salary expectations made it possible, along with the departure of Sadio Mané. Amrabat is 'only' earning £32,000 per week at the Artemio Franchi Stadium (all figures via [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/)/Capology), and that should reduce the overall cost of any deal. A figure of £140,000 places him level with Jamie Vardy and Jordan Henderson, and behind Boubacar Kamara at Aston Villa (£150,000). It's a very well thought-out process. But it's rare that the Reds sign a player of this profile. As such, signing Amrabat would continue a smart trend at Anfield, and underline the advantages of making superstars rather than buying them outright. [Florian Plettenberg](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal)) his pay packet at the Serie A side is relatively small. If they then play as well as anticipated, they will be rewarded with a new deal that reflects their talent. [Premier League](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-premier-league-record-klopp-25509687) as a whole, level with the likes of Manuel Lanzini (West Ham), Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) and Jannik Vestergaard (Leicester City). [Darwin Núñez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-darwin-nunez-ancelotti-25717699) or [Luis Diaz](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/luis-diaz-injury-update-liverpool-25716754) from Benfica and FC Porto respectively, we can say with some confidence that Liverpool, as one of the wealthiest clubs in the world ( [Deloitte](https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/sports-business-group/articles/deloitte-football-money-league.html)), will have offered them significant pay rises.

Liverpool are still reportedly interested in signing Fiorentina midfielder and Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat who is starring at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

It has also been reported that the Serie A side have placed a €40million (£34m) price tag on the player’s services. However, the report goes a step further by claiming that Tottenham Hotspur are also in the race to sign Amrabat. [Relevo](https://www.relevo.com/futbol/mundial-masculino/millones-amrabat-sensacion-mundial-20221210190631-nt.html), Liverpool scouts have been left “amazed” by Amrabat’s performances during the World Cup. Amrabat has been a key player for Morocco, who have become the first country from Africa to reach the semi-final stage in the tournament’s history. However, fresh reports seem to be gathering pace as to the Reds’ apparent interest in Amrabat. It has also been claimed that [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) is a big fan of the player, and is keen to bring him to Anfield.

LFC Foundation's next legends charity match will see Liverpool FC Legends take on Celtic Legends on Saturday March 25, 2023 at Anfield (3pm GMT kick-off).

Disabled supporters can visit the [Accessibility Hub](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/fans/accessibility-hub/ticketing-information) for full sale details. It has also delivered £8 million into the local economy and nearly £25 million in health benefits. The previous six LFC Foundation legends charity matches held at Anfield have raised a total of £5 million for the Reds’ charity and its charity partners to fund the incredible work.

Luis Diaz is expected to be sidelined for around three months after having surgery on his knee. The Colombian forward had to fly back from Liverpool's ...

“It was a non-situation in training, honestly — nothing, (but he) felt something. But that’s it now.” He had only recently returned to training with Jurgen Klopp’s squad after being sidelined since October but complained of discomfort in the same area.

Enzo Fernandez has starred for Benfica this season and in the World Cup with Argentina and has now emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool to bolster ...

[Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-liverpool-benfica-argentina-28712226#comments-section) [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-liverpool-benfica-argentina-28712226#comments-section) Would Fernandez be the best possible midfield signing for Liverpool ? Fernandez only joined Benfica over the summer in a deal worth €10million (£8.9million) plus €8m (£7.1m) in add-ons from Argentine giants River Plate. Liverpool made striker Darwin Nunez their club-record signing when the striker joined from Benfica in a deal worth £64.2million (€75m) up front plus a series of add-ons earlier this year. Fernandez primarily plays at the base of a three-man midfield for Argentina, while has has also featured in Benfica’s 4-2-3-1 formation. However, both outlets cite that those reports emerged in the other nation – with neither claiming the story as their own. The 21-year-old midfielder curled into the top corner late on to ensure Argentina won a match they desparately needed to. [Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/tubaroes-disputam-enzo) and [Diario AS](http://tiny.cc/z1y1vz) in Spain outline that the player has reached a pre-agreement with the Reds. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive), where he scored a brilliant goal in [Argentina’s 2-0 win over Mexico](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-argentina-mexico-worldcup-28592711) during the group stage. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) have reportedly secured a ‘pre-contract agreement’ with [Benfica](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/benfica) midfielder and [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team) international star Enzo Fernandez. [quarter-final victory over Netherlands](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/breaking-argentina-netherlands-worldcup-highlights-28698657). [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) from Monaco last summer – and are keeping tabs on the situation of Borussia Dortmund midfielder [Jude Bellingham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham), who is being chased by a host of Europe’s top clubs.

Fabio Carvalho wants to see Liverpool get back to their gegenpressing best as they ready themselves for a return to Premier League action.

The Reds have enjoyed considerable success while adopting that mindset – becoming Champions League and Premier League title winners – and Carvalho wants to see them favour a familiar approach to reignite [what has been an inconsistent 2022-23 campaign](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/rating-liverpool-season-so-far-darwin-development-fabinho-struggles-salah-scoring/bltb2d96922af316fe3). We haven’t quite been at the level pressing-wise this year and it’s something we’ve been working on and will keep working on. Hopefully we’ll be back to our best."

WHAT HAPPENED? The 36-year-old former England international likes to hit the fairways during his down time at Anfield and boasts a single-figure handicap.

I would have to stick with the kit I'm wearing and go with Carra.” I absolutely love golf, but it would have to be never play golf again.” The 36-year-old former England international likes to hit the fairways during his down time at Anfield and boasts a single-figure handicap.

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Liverpool have reportedly 'reached a pre-agreement' with Benfica to sign Argentina international Enzo Fernandez following his great form at the World Cup.

Liverpool signed Darwin Nunez from Benfica during the summer and are now being linked with another player from the Portuguese side.

Fortunately, we are not experiencing financial problems and we have no need to sell players." [Jurgen Klopp gives new detail on Luis Diaz injury and next 'plan' for Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/luis-diaz-injury-liverpool-klopp-25726612) [Liverpool may have just found Luis Diaz replacement but transfer question lingers](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-luis-diaz-transfer-question-25725885) [Find the perfect present with our Liverpool books Christmas gift guide](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-books-christmas-gift-guide-25717633) [Trent Alexander-Arnold sends three-word England message after World Cup exit](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/trent-alexander-arnold-world-cup-25726803) [Five forwards Liverpool could target in January transfer window after double injury blow](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/five-forwards-liverpool-january-transfer-25722694) This is a sporting project, not a financial one. Should Liverpool look to trigger the release clause of Fernandez, the Reds would reportedly have to stump up a fee of €120m (£103m) to make this possible. "We have the sole objective of having a winning season, no player will leave – unless it is due to the clause – which at this moment is fundamental for the squad," he explained. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) sealed the signing of [Darwin Nunez](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/darwin-nunez) back in June as part of an £85million package deal but could face difficulties should they wish to approach the Eagles over potential negotiations for Fernandez.

Inconsistency was an issue for Jurgen Klopp's side, who beat Manchester City at Anfield only to lose to Nottingham Forest a week later. Liverpool have won just ...

“We want to get back to pressing how the team pressed last year, which was very useful in games and we created a lot of chances from it. Carvalho is confident that the process will help the Reds get back to their best. In the absence of club football, the Liverpool players not involved at the World Cup have been reflecting on performances this season and comparing them to those in previous years when they were challenging on all fronts.

Liverpool have reportedly 'reached a pre-agreement' with Benfica to sign Argentina international Enzo Fernandez following his great form at the World Cup.

Fortunately, we are not experiencing financial problems and we have no need to sell players.” “He deserves it, because he’s a spectacular kid and a very important player for us. Enzo’s great goal ended the game.” “What I can promise our supporters is what I did at the beginning of the year. “We have the sole objective of having a winning season, no player will leave – unless it is due to the clause – which at this moment is fundamental for the squad,” Costa said. Fernandez scored a stunning goal in their vital 2-0 win over Mexico in the group stages and he is now likely to start against Croatia in the semi-finals on Tuesday night.

Luis Diaz was stepping up his return from a knee injury during Liverpools training camp in the UAE but suffered a setback last week; winger hasnt played ...

"He looks fine now but he feels it, that's normal. "It was a non-situation in training, honestly. But that's it now."

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has described Luis Diaz's latest injury setback as a “smash in the face” for the Reds.

“And then we play pretty quick, 22nd of December we play Man City in the [Carabao] Cup. But I hope we were lucky in that moment." But that's it now." "It was a non-situation in training, honestly – nothing, felt something. “Darwin Nunez will join us tomorrow and the others... Champions League

Liverpool have reportedly reached a pre-contract agreement with one of the World Cup's top performers as they look to improve an integral position.

It will rely heavily on how the talks between Liverpool and Benfica officials go. Benfica have proven to be tough negotiations in the past. And now, there are claims Jurgen Klopp’s side have ‘reached a pre-contract agreement’ with Fernandez. Reigning champions France will come up against Morocco in the semis. While Enzo Fernandez has been a rock in the midfield for Argentina and will likely start against Croatia. On Saturday, France qualified for the last four by beating England 2-1.

Liverpool have been without Luis Diaz since before the World Cup and Jurgen Klopp's side have been dealt a blow while preparing to welcome back the ...

Klopp's team return to league action against Aston Villa four days later as they aim to close the seven-point gap between themselves and the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) places. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) had been waiting to learn more about the extent of the setback, and the news is worrying. Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott [was also forced off in the Lyon game](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-harvey-elliott-klopp-injury-28707340), but his problem is thought to be less severe. With his country not involved in the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive), though, it was hoped that he would be able to recover during the midseason break before returning to help his club side mount a top-four charge. Joel Matip featured at centre-back, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita came off the bench after having injury issues of their own during the first half of the season. Yeah, then the news came and it was a proper smash in the face. Have your say in the "But I hope we were lucky in that moment." [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) champions [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. "Yeah, he was not in the best possible place," Klopp said of Diaz on Sunday. [comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-luis-diaz-injury-update-28713668#comments-wrapper). [left on crutches](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-arsenal-luis-diaz-injury-28193984) after suffering an injury in the Reds' defeat by [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) in October.

Liverpool are out in Dubai for a winter training camp ahead of the second half of the season, and Jürgen Klopp has been impressed with some of the youngster ...

Bobby Clark, really interesting player, obviously here with us – like the others as well. "Ben Doak looks really promising, now he’s here with us. "For example, young Calvin [Ramsay] had no pre-season with us, now this is his first pre-season. [Liverpool’s](https://www.liverpool.com/) official TV channel, Klopp confessed that he’s been pleased with [Stefan Bajčetić](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-team-derby-bajcetic-ramsay-25462037), Ben Doak and Bobby Clark thus far. [Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool fans were always right in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/klopp-liverpool-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-25721066) [Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/klopp-liverpool-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-25721066) was able to afford to bring youngsters with the first team squad, and he’s highlighted which three have impressed him out in Dubai.

Jurgen Klopp could improve his midfield options with the signing of a player that has impressed at the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [it has been reported previously that he has a release clause of €120million.](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-enzo-fernandez-release-clause-revealed-amid-chelsea-interest) [Diario La Capital](https://www.lacapital.com.ar/qatar-2022/liverpool-negocia-benfica-la-contratacion-enzo-fernandez-n10035584.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter), the Anfield hierarchy have anticipated the likely interest of Manchester City and Manchester United to already agree in principle on a deal to sign Fernandez in June 2023. [a fee of €12million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/transfers/spieler/648195), but has impressed with his performances in the Primeira Liga and UEFA Champions League.

Liverpool could be ahead of other top clubs in the race for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez. According to 'The Mirror', the Argentine midfielder has reached a ...

That is, a figure close to 30 million. 'The Mirror' reported that [Liverpool](https://www.besoccer.com/team/liverpool) have reached a pre-agreement with the Portuguese side and the player himself.

Liverpool are about to come under pressure to recruit another stop-gap solution in the January transfer window after previous deals for Ozan Kabak and ...

Even if FSG sanction a move for a midfielder, their reputation may suffer in January if they don't also get a forward. There will probably be an internal belief that the club can cope, but many supporters want more than just coping. For some, this no doubt highlights the problems of FSG's ownership. Third, it wouldn't necessarily be seen as a good investment. Liverpool's owners appear to have become less and less rigid in their model in recent times. Díaz flew back to the UK after complaining of discomfort in his knee and has had to undergo surgery on his lateral collateral ligament. [Darwin Núñez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-darwin-nunez-ancelotti-25717699), [Fábio Carvalho](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-lyon-fabio-carvalho-lijnders-25724886) and [Curtis Jones](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-contract-thiago-jurgen-klopp-25547109) — are stronger, and this injury pile-up is less likely to compromise the team's wider fortunes. He may not be back in action until February. They will only play a maximum of seven games between the start of January and the start of February (depending on how they fare in the FA Cup), but it will surely take Jota even longer to reach full fitness after a severe injury. [Arthur](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-2023-midfield-jurgen-klopp-25538631) after previously insisting they would not buy a midfielder. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [FSG](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-fsg-arsenal-january-25665394) do have history for buying stop-gaps (eventually, reluctantly and when they come under pressure to).

Liverpool are linked with transfer moves for lots of players, but these are three new names on the rumour mill, including Gareth Southgate's surprise pick ...

[Fichajes](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/leicester-city-fija-precio-venta-james-maddison-20221210.html) [How a deal would continue a recent Liverpool transfer trend.](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-jurgen-klopp-wonderkid-25725392) [A move for Maddison could make sense for Liverpool.](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-philippe-coutinho-jurgen-klopp-22533397&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjr4vGxh_T7AhXxU6QEHTIMCycQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw1EwzR2NA-IFqESjCrogWoP) [The Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/) Baena is a left winger who has impressed with the Spanish coastal side this season. [Fichajes](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/grandes-europeos-no-olvidan-alex-baena-20221208.html). [How Baena could be another Luis Díaz.](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-luis-diaz-klopp-25089871) It’s coming up to that time of the year again when silly season descends on the beautiful game, and rumours — some realistic and most not — swirl around. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-luis-diaz-klopp-25089871) are hoping to pounce and bring him into their academy, and possibly play for the U21 side. [Luis Díaz's](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-luis-diaz-salah-25725416) injury keeping him out for some time, [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/) could do with a replacement. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-target-real-madrid-25728628) are always keen to sign and develop young players, and it appears they are now interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg. [Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool fans were always right in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/klopp-liverpool-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-25721066)

Liverpool reportedly already have a pre-agreement in place with the Real Madrid transfer target, who has shined at the World Cup.

But it looks like Liverpool have gotten ahead in the race to sign him. While they are not expected to make any signings in the January transfer window, next summer looks set to be a different story. Real Madrid have been linked with some of the most in-demand players in the world over the last few weeks and months.

Luis Diaz's partner Gera Ponce has shared an update from the Liverpool ace's hospital bed after his knee surgery. The 25-year-old Colombian faces a further ...

Luiz Diaz's partner posts an image with the Liverpool star and their daughter following his knee operation... Diaz was hopeful for a comeback in Dubai over the weekend, but suffered a major setback - Diaz was hoping to return for the Reds in Dubai, before suffering a new issue

It's fair to say former Liverpool star Adam Lallana was very excited when Jurgen Klopp became Liverpool boss back in 2015.

In 2016, Lallana was named England Player of the Year. “Because obviously, I had a tough first year and I was looking to kick on in my Liverpool career. He kind of just told me to relax, goals will come, better performances will come.

With Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota now unlikely to feature for Liverpool until at least February, it seems Jürgen Klopp is going to be feeling the absence of ...

The latter has proved that he can deliver when deployed out wide, but it is reasonable to suggest that he's a true central striker at heart. His Liverpool replacement — in terms of position on the pitch at least — has been Despite being selected virtually every single week, Mané rarely picked up injuries and performed to a consistent level throughout his time under [Jürgen Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/jurgen-klopp). Considering Diogo Jota is also going to be missing until late January or early February, Klopp has a dilemma on his hands. Mané developed a reputation for scoring goals, tracking back on the defensive side of the game and engaging in physical battles with his opponents. Sadio Mané was known for a lot of things during his stay on Merseyside.

Enzo Fernandez has impressed for Argentina at the World Cup - and Jurgen Klopp could be set to trigger his £103m release clause with a 'deal in principle' ...

Bellingham was key to the Three Lions' win over Senegal in the round of 16. The youngster has appeared in all five of Argentina's World Cup fixtures, and he's played every moment of knockout football as the Albiceleste have charged into the semi-finals. [Real Madrid](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/real-madrid-fc), and [Manchester City](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-city-fc) all believed to be interested in the [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/borussia-dortmund-fc) man. Fernandez has shined for Argentina in Qatar, and his shop window performances have attracted interest from Europe's top suitors. [ La Capital ](https://www.lacapital.com.ar/qatar-2022/liverpool-negocia-benfica-la-contratacion-enzo-fernandez-n10035584.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)goes further, suggesting there is a deal in place between the parties, with Liverpool 'agreeing a deal in principle' with the Portuguese side. And according to reports in the Argentine's homeland, Liverpool have a deal in place to land the youngster.

The wife of Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has rubbished claims that the Brazilian could be leaving the club. Fabinho has been at Anfield for nearly five ...

Fabinho has been at Anfield for nearly five years, having signed from AS Monaco in the summer of 2018. [Fabinho’s](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-de-jong-fabinho-25692984) contract with [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-jurgen-klopp-prediction-25623938) doesn’t run out until the summer of 2026, having signed an extension just over a year ago. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/) to be linked with World Cup star [Sofyan Amrabat](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-january-transfer-window-midfielders-25703692) of Fiorentina, who is a couple of years younger than [Fabinho](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-request-fabinho-firmino-25724051) and doesn’t have the same miles on the clock. [Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool fans were always right in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/klopp-liverpool-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-25721066) [Florian Plettenberg](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal) has been among those to put forward Amrabat as a possible option for Liverpool in January. [Jürgen Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-jude-bellingham-partner-25729417) era but has in recent times saw a downturn his form, especially at the start of this season.

Jürgen Klopp confirms forward was injured in training · Díaz was working his way back after knee injury.

Díaz has scored four goals and contributed three assists in 11 Premier League and Champions League appearances this season. “It was a non-situation in training. “It’s clear it’s a big disappointment for all of us, for him as well,” Liverpool’s manager said.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool continue to be linked with the Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Report: Luis Diaz Ruled Out Until March In Huge Blow To Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/report-luis-diaz-ruled-out-until-march-in-huge-blow-to-liverpool-jurgen-klopp) [Liverpool Battle Tottenham And Inter Milan For World Cup Star](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/breaking-liverpool-to-battle-tottenham-and-inter-milan-for-world-cup-star-midfielder-in-january-transfer-window) [World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Race: Live Updates & Betting Odds](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/world-cup-2022-golden-boot-race-live-updates-betting-odds) [FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures/Results](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/fifa-world-cup-2022-quarter-final-fixtures-schedule-results) [Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham Close To Liverpool Move](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/englands-world-cup-star-player-jude-bellingham-close-to-liverpool-transfer) [EXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann Speaks About Jurgen Klopp, FSG and Joelinton](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-ex-liverpool-dietmar-hamann-speaks-about-jurgen-klopp-fsg-new-ownership-and-joelinton) [Carrusel Deportivo](https://twitter.com/carrusel) ( [via Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-accelerated-like-crazy-sign-player-parents-agree-move/)) who suggest that the Anfield hierarchy have ‘maintained contact with the player’s parents’ with journalist [PacojoSER](https://twitter.com/PacojoSER) claiming they ‘want him to go back to England’. [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar), speculation regarding Jude Bellingham's future continues to mount.

One such game will see Real Madrid feature against Liverpool in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, a repeat of last season's final, which Los Blancos won ...

There is a possibility that he could return in time for the second leg in mid-March but even that will be touch and go, and depends on his recovery going very smoothly. We are already at the semi-finals stage of the competition though and it is not long before Real Madrid will be back in action once again, and there are some big games coming up in the second half of the campaign. Thus, his injury is without a doubt a major blow for them.

Liverpool fans could be treated to regular midfield masterclasses next season amid stunning reports from Argentina suggesting that a pre-agreement has been ...

On the opposite flank, Luis Diaz is set for three months out injured but his electric pace and unpredictable trickery still make him a key long-term weapon at Anfield. Liverpool are thought to be leading a fiercely-contested race for England superstar Jude Bellingham, with Klopp himself pushing hard for the transfer. Fernandez, meanwhile, has forced his way into Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team that will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night. Now clear of the 200-appearance mark on Merseyside, the 30-year-old is under contract until 2027 and it would be a surprise to see him depart before then. With several other high-profile players linked as the Reds attempt to make up for a lacklustre start to the season, Express Sport takes you through how they could line-up with a freshly-bolstered squad... Liverpool's defence has been settled for some time but a world-class partner for Virgil van Dijk remains elusive.

One Liverpool midfielder caught the eye against Lyon on Sunday, proving that Jürgen Klopp could save millions in the transfer market for FSG when January ...

Of course, Liverpool will be cautious about putting too much responsibility on his shoulders too soon. Bajčetić won four out of his four defensive duels, made two interceptions and nine recoveries as per Wyscout. Liverpool's holding midfield position has long been a soft spot in the squad. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/) rushed Fabinho from an injury to be able to play in the [Champions League](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/champions-league) final and perhaps he is still feeling the effects of that hasty decision with the Brazilian having been a shadow of himself so far this year. [FSG](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/fsg) like to conduct business. [ Fabinho](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/fabinho) has been the only true old-fashioned holding midfielder in the squad, [Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/jurgen-klopp) hasn't really had the opportunity to give him some respite and much-needed rotation which has seemingly taken a toll on his body.