Liverpool draw up January transfer plan after private talks between Klopp and FSGLiverpool are firmly in the title race, although manager Jurgen Klopp has often played down suggestions that reinforcements will arrive in January to boost their hopes of winning the Premier League.
the video is loadingVideo not availableThe video will soon start playing automatically8 Cancel“They came here not to lose” | Jurgen Klopp reflects on Liverpool’s draw against Man Utd7:48 a.m., December 19, 2023 Updated December 19, 2023, 8:15 a.m. bookmark bookmarkLiverpool are open to a defender move in the January transfer window, although Jurgen Klopp ruled out such a scenario a few weeks ago.
TheReds lost Joel Matip to a season-ending cruciate ligament injury, with Klopp struggling with a lack of depth at centre-back.
The injury dealt a major blow to Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League, with the Reds well in the title race despite drawing against Manchester United on Sunday.
Althougha defender and a new midfielder would significantly boost their top-place hopes, Liverpool are unlikely to have much going on in the winter window.
Klopp has consistently played down suggestions he would make multiple moves.
Butaccording to the Daily Mail, the club will be “alert to opportunities” and will make moves if the price is right.
Liverpool’s transfer chiefs met last week to discuss how to approach the January window.
Theirplans will depend on which teams have made progress in Europe, with any club that drops out in the group stage likely to be more willing to make deals.
The Portuguese Primeira Liga is a market Liverpool want to explore.Goncalo Inacio is a possible option, although he has a release clause of more than £50m.
Arsenal are also interested in the Sporting star, with Liverpool also considering a potential deal for Porto’s David Carmo.
JoelMatip’s knee injury could push Liverpool into the transfer market for a defender Elsewhere in Europe, Maxence Lacroix and Lloyd Kelly have been touted, although there are doubts over either player’s suitability.
The Reds are reportedly considering doing a cheap or short-term deal for a defender in January rather than signing him long-term.Despite Alexis Mac Allister’s injury, the central midfield position is unlikely to be strengthened next month.
Liverpool now face a hectic Christmas period and Klopp has hinted he is worried about the strength of his team after the draw against United.
“It’s December, it’s the most difficult time of the year. Everyone has to get by in one way or another, everyone has to dig very deep into their pockets to get by.
“If you’re still competing in cup competitions, it doesn’t make life any easier,” he said.This post contains affiliate links. We receive a commission for all sales we generate.
Learn moreWatch the Premier League, Champions League and more“Arsenal have a week off, we play West Ham during the week, which of course is not a friendly – it’s a quarter-final.”
This is all difficult. So get over it and open your eyes again in April and see where you are and I’ll be more than happy to talk about it.
I’mnot nervous or anything because we didn’t win today or anything, but we all have to relearn how to deal with the situation. It’s like no one was waiting for us there, I didn’t think about it.
I thought it was possible, but I didn’t really think about it.
“We also have our injuries – no one talks about our injuries but we still have them and it doesn’t help, especially considering the number of games.
It’s going to be really tough. For me, my guys looked like be really ready today, just to try properly.
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