Liverpool transfer news

Express Sport reviews Liverpool's January transfer window with Cody Gakpo the only new arrival at Anfield.

The Reds' lack of movement in the market has been further highlighted due to the spending sprees at both Chelsea and Arsenal. Liverpool's failure to make any midfield signings in January coincided with a dreadful run of form which saw them pick up just one point from three Premier League games and get knocked out of the FA Cup. The first half of the season for Liverpool further highlighted Jurgen Klopp's need to bolster his midfield.

Liverpool and FSG have taken a big transfer risk in January by choosing not to sign a midfielder. But the time for making a judgment on that call will have ...

Even getting Bellingham, Nunes and maybe one more ahead of 2023/24 would still not be complete vindication if the top four is not reached. Right now, though, it is inarguable that FSG has taken a risk. Like when Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies were the short-term answer while Liverpool waited for Konaté, that duo could be worth the wait to some extent. In midfield, even Bellingham and Nunes might not be enough. The wider judgment on how Liverpool's transfer window should be assessed also has to wait. Liverpool could do with another holding midfielder as well, considering that Fabinho's form has dropped off a cliff. [Liverpool](http://Liverpool.com) to address: their midfield. He might be yet to score, but even [Arthur Melo](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-transfer-arthur-cristiano-ronaldo-25927775&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiXzrvDq_L8AhUYY6QEHR68BA0QFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw3nIsbz1_2tai5PKv4p9AuY), with Marcel Sabitzer moving to [Manchester United](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-transfer-manchester-united-move-26097205&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwig-e3Mq_L8AhVgTKQEHT2EAkEQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw23-Q1TqlQkFTGaIHMyDVMK) on a half-season loan (yet to be confirmed at the time of writing). At one end of the spectrum, Chelsea signed anyone they could get their hands on; at the other, FSG and the Reds did little. That means that January was underwhelming for Liverpool, even if the final day of the window went as expected. It is important to remember, however, that Liverpool did not do nothing.

Poor results have Jurgen Klopp's side struggling for a top-four finish in the Premier League but the Reds opted against any significant mid-season ...

Galatasaray were the chasers for his signature. Moises Caicedo at Brighton was another who was heavily linked, but in the end he went nowhere. Barcelona were linked with a late move, but he remains in Serie A. The 21-year-old central midfielder played once for the Reds, in 2019/20, before a loan spell in League Two in 21/22. In the end, that would have bought just about his right leg, as [Chelsea landed the starlet for a British record £106m](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-record-b2272961.html) on deadline day.

Liverpool were forced to delay a potential move for one of their key midfield targets in January because of a FIFA regulation.

The Athletic have claimed that availability was a reason why they did not improve in that area in the window, with frustration clear to see. [Wolves](https://www.sportbible.com/wolverhampton-wanderers) midfielder Matheus Nunes, who moved to the Midlands from Sporting Lisbon for a fee of £44 million last summer. The day went largely as expected, with Jurgen Klopp stating on Sunday that It is a deal that the Reds could now look to complete in the summer, with a midfield a key area that requires strengthening. [Cody Gakpo](https://www.sportbible.com/cody-gakpo) from [PSV](https://www.sportbible.com/psv-eindhoven) in January 1 in a £37 million deal, but that was to be the limit of the club's incoming business. [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/02/liverpool-transfer-news-deal-wolves-44m-matheus-nunes) claimed that the Reds made an agreement to bid for the midfielder at a later date, having come close to signing him before the Wolves move.

While several of their Premier League rivals splashed the cash, it was a fairly quiet transfer window for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who is expected to ...

They have also been knocked out of the [Carabao Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/league-cup) and [FA Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fa-cup). [Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-january-transfers-29101033#comments-section) How would you rate Liverpool's January transfer window? "He's a good footballer, good in small spaces, likes to shoot from distance, good finisher and dribbler. Coming from a new league is always difficult, but we expect a positive impact." Speaking earlier this month, Klopp said: "Cody has been in for two full training days and is a joy to watch, to be honest. Any new recruits will join Gakpo through the door. The 21-year-old midfielder, who made just one senior outing for Liverpool three years ago and spent last season on loan at Newport, signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Swindon. Yet Gakpo has failed to replicate that form in England so far. He also found the net three times at the recent World Cup in [Qatar](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/qatar). [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league) - 10 points behind [Manchester United](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/manchester-united-fc) in fourth with a game in hand - and are in serious danger of missing out of [Champions League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/champions-league) football next season. [Liverpool](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/liverpool-fc) are not enjoying their best season under [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/jurgen-klopp).

The January transfer window has come to a close with Liverpool adding one first-team signing, and, elsewhere, a number of former Reds have found a new place ...

[Newcastle](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/newcastle/) to join [Nottingham Forest](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/nottingham-forest/). [Brentford](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/brentford/). [West Brom](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/west-brom) for the Latics. [Ki-Jana Hoever](https://www.thisisanfield.com/tag/Ki-Jana-Hoever/) had his loan spell at PSV terminated early by [Wolves](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/wolves/), before joining Championship side Stoke until the end of the campaign. [Newcastle](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/newcastle/) players and supporters at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening, when Eddie Howe’s side beat [Southampton](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/southampton) to reach the Carabao Cup final. [Dejan Lovren](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/dejan-lovren/) rejoined Lyon, a decade after he left the club for [Southampton](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/southampton) and the [Premier League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/premier-league), signing a two-and-a-half-year deal, which will take him to the age of 36. [Lucas Leiva](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/lucas-leiva/). [Danny Ings](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/danny-ings/), meanwhile, offered up another transfer surprise after joining [West Ham](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/west-ham) from [Aston Villa](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/aston-villa/) in a deal worth £15 million – his third permanent move in four seasons. [Premier League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/premier-league) counterparts, most notably [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea), who made eight signings for a total spend of more than £280 million. [Cody Gakpo](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/cody-gakpo/) to the ranks this winter, confirming his arrival before the transfer window had opened.

A relatively quiet January transfer window is now at an end for Liverpool. The Reds agreed to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven before the new year had even ...

A host of names have been linked with a move to Anfield over the last few weeks. Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernandez, Sofyan Amrabat, Moises Caicedo, Ruben Neves and Conor Gallagher are just some of the names linked with Liverpool this month. [Click here for the full story.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-could-look-two-free-26122603) Since then, Liverpool continue to be linked with potential new signings. [Liverpool have overlooked five 'doable' transfers as Arsenal set for perfect £12m boost](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfers-arsenal-boost-26119507) [Why Chelsea are spending millions on transfers and the big future risk Liverpool are avoiding](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-chelsea-transfers-25990671) [Wolves may just have signed a replacement for Liverpool transfer target Matheus Nunes](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-might-just-signed-replacement-26114613) [Jorginho transfer shows Liverpool decision they might have to make in midfield](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jorginho-transfer-shows-liverpool-decision-26117103) [Conor Gallagher transfer: Liverpool 'like' midfielder Kenny Dalglish has already given his approval to](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/conor-gallagher-transfer-liverpool-like-26114411) [Click here for the full story.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/inside-story-liverpool-transfer-window-26124274)

Fabrizio Romano gave an update on Liverpool's transfer strategy and the club's pursuit of Jude Bellingham after a frustrating Deadline Day.

- Romano confirms Arsenal transfer on deadline day](/football/arsenal-transfer-news-deadline-day-marquinhos-norwich-287934-20230131) [German journalist reveals 'gut feeling' over Bellingham transfer as Liverpool talks confirmed](/football/liverpool-jude-bellingham-transfer-news-borussia-dortmund-582838-20230118) - Romano drops update on Bundesliga star as 'Liverpool transfer clue spotted'](/football/liverpool-ryan-gravenberch-bayern-munich-transfer-news-519329-20230126) ["Talks are..." Indeed, Nunes is also said to be Liverpool target for the summer. [Football](/football), [Fabrizio Romano](/fabrizio-romano), [Jude Bellingham](/jude-bellingham), [Liverpool](/liverpool), [Transfers](/transfers), [Jurgen Klopp](/jurgen-klopp) ["As of now..." [Born and Red](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp3u-bJQx8E) on Monday evening that the club were in pole position to land [Jude Bellingham](https://www.sportbible.com/jude-bellingham) in the summer. [Thiago Alcantara,](https://www.sportbible.com/thiago-alcantara) Fabinho and the rest of the midfield can rediscovering their bite in the remainder of the season.

After a crazy January transfer deadline day, one forward likened to Sadio Mané secured a particularly relevant move. Liverpool should keep a close eye on ...

Obviously, at 21 years old, he is not the finished product. For that very reason, Liverpool, who according to He ranks in the 91st and the 98th percentiles for tackles and interceptions per 90 respectively, another trait which made Mané such a phenomenal presence in the Liverpool attack, and possibly one trait that doesn't get noticed enough in attacking players. But winning balls high up the pitch, especially in a gegenpressing system like Liverpool's, is essential. Sulemana has never been able to fully spread his wings at Rennes. There is a distinctive, direct style that Sulemana employs, which the scout who first spotted him, Jeremey Seethal, summarized best in an interview with But transfer deadline day brought an interesting deal into the spotlight, one that involved a player who seems to be following the Senegalese footballer's path and has the same sort of attributes. Overall, in the last calendar year as per [Roberto Firmino](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/roberto-firmino) is also not on the pitch. Many at Liverpool likely feel that way about Sadio Mané, whose presence has been sorely missed at Anfield since his departure. [Premier League](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/premier-league) side. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/) may not be able to bring back [Mané](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/sadio-mane), nor will they be able to clone him.

Southampton signed the Rennes winger for a club-record fee of £22million on transfer deadline day. The Ghanaian, who can play on either flank, penned a four-and ...

[Mane](https://www.sportbible.com/sadio-mane) left Anfield for Bayern Munich last summer, with the club having seen a dramatic shift in form since his exit. [Liverpool](/liverpool), [Sadio Mane](/sadio-mane), [Southampton](/southampton), [Jurgen Klopp](/jurgen-klopp), [Rennes](/rennes), [Ligue 1](/ligue-1), [Premier League](/premier-league), [Football](/football), [Transfers](/transfers) [Liverpool transfer move in jeopardy as Inter Milan increase efforts to sign international wonderkid](/football/liverpool-inter-milan-premier-league-transfer-news-164198-20230122) [Jurgen Klopp's Three Word Reaction To Sadio Mane Leaving Liverpool](/football/liverpool-news-sadio-mane-klopp-20220623) [The Three Players That Could Replace Sadio Mane At Liverpool](/football/liverpool-mane-replacements-20220530) [Journalist claims Liverpool have 'started the process' to sign 'one of the best players in the world'](/football/liverpool-matheus-nunes-wolves-transfer-news-latest-695155-20230119) [lining up a bid in the region of £30million.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/liverpool-transfer-news-jeremy-doku-20220624) Should they fail to avoid the drop, it could open up an opportunity for Liverpool to swoop in and sign the winger this summer. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.sportbible.com/jurgen-klopp) sees Sulemana as the 'new Sadio Mane'. [Southampton](https://www.sportbible.com/southampton) signed the Rennes winger for a club-record fee of £22million on transfer deadline day.

Two years ago, Liverpool was in the middle of a crisis at Anfield, and supporters made their unsatisfied voices heard. The Reds had a major problem in their ...

Supporters have been desperate for fresh additions over the past month, but Liverpool seems intent on waiting until the end of the campaign. [Ibrahima Konaté](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/ibrahima-konate) was acquired from RB Leipzig. In fact, Naby Keïta is the only Reds midfielder who is over 22 and under 29. The story is relevant because of Liverpool's current predicament. Days and weeks passed, but the Anfield club controversially decided to stand still until the final hours. [Jürgen Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/jurgen-klopp) didn't have a fourth option at his disposal, but when the winter transfer window opened, [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/) refrained from getting involved in the market.

Liverpool transfer news continues to intensify, as there is one key area where Jurgen Klopp and the Reds want to strengthen in January.

(AE) (NM) [reportedly](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/06/07/liverpool-reject-bayern-munich-opening-bid-sadio-mane/) offered $26 million (plus $5 million in add-ons) for Sadio Mane, but the Bundesliga giants were quickly turned away by Liverpool. This asks more questions of Mohamed Salah, who is entering the final year of his deal at Anfield (NM). [ Arsenal](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/06/04/arsenal-transfer-news-live-latest-reports-rumors-updates/) [ Man City](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/06/07/manchester-city-transfer-news-live-latest-reports-rumors-updates/) [ Tottenham](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/06/02/tottenham-transfer-news-live-latest-reports-rumors-updates/) Joe Gomez might not be a first- (or second-) choice center back for Liverpool anymore, with Ibrahima Konate and Joel Matip both out-appearing him last season, but the 25-year-old is keen to continue his seven-year stay an Anfield. [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-make-move-for-cody-gakpo-jf97c5rnj) said the talks were ‘advanced’ as they look to pip their rivals to sign the Dutch star who was excellent at the World Cup. They haven’t been shy about splashing the cash on players needed in key areas of the pitch in the past (Virgil van Dijk and Alisson prove that) and Fernandez slots into that category as Liverpool’s midfield needs strengthening and his signing would allow them to be pretty settled for the next four to five years. [Darwin Nunez](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/06/14/darwin-nunez-to-liverpool-in-105-million-deal/) the big name arrival in the summer to help limit the impact of Sadio Mane’s departure, it appears that Liverpool want to add another big name in midfield in January. Given their current owners [looking for extra investment](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/08/report-liverpool-put-up-for-sale-by-fenway-sports-group/) or to potentially sell the club, perhaps that will limit their business in January?

Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation on deadline day including updates on Jude Bellingham, Nat Phillips, N'Golo Kante, Moises Caicedo, ...

Had hoped to secure a move today to get regular action but hopes dashed due to injuries in the squad like at the end of the summer window when Benfica wanted him on loan." [Premier League Odds](https://www.boylesports.com/sports/football), he said: "You have to admire Brighton for their recruitment over the last two or three years. I said in the summer that Liverpool should have made a move for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher and I still stand by that. Chambers joined the Liverpool senior squad on their pre-season tour of Thailand and Singapore last summer. Going hand-in-hand with the Reds’ own struggles, particularly in midfield, his displays have even seen him lose his place to 18-year-old The project team has not yet made a final decision on a preferred site but will update supporters as soon as it is possible to do so." Gallagher rejected the opportunity to join Everton today as he looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge for now. Liverpool have all of their eggs in Jude Bellingham's basket, but have been previously linked with moves for Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. However, the Bundesliga club appear to be unwilling to do business until the end of the season, at least. However, the Portuguese side have given Fernandez permission to undergo a medical in case there is movement. Moises Caicedo seems to be staying at Brighton - until the summer at least - after Arsenal's bid of £65m was rejected. Another question that keeps getting thrown around is what happens if Liverpool do not qualify for the Champions League?

Liverpool could reportedly look into signing free agents following the closure of the January transfer window.

[Liverpool](/en-gb/football/liverpool-fc/) could reportedly look into signing free agents following the closure of the January transfer window, with the Reds failing to make any new additions beyond Cody Gakpo. It would be an understatement to say that Liverpool’s season has been a trainwreck in the making. However, it was not to be, and whilst free agents might not be a profitable way to add quality to a squad, Liverpool could turn to the market to bolster their numbers in the team and to get their campaign back on track, with midfield and defensive options needed.