Liverpool transfer news today: €55m Martin Zubimendi alternative CONFIRMED as Reds ready to sign REPLACEMENT
Here's all your transfer news for Monday 23rd December.
Liverpool READY to sign £80m Van Dijk REPLACEMENT
The future of Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool is alarmingly uncertain.
Anfield Watch is exclusively reporting that the club and the player have an agreement, but until everything is signed and announced then Liverpool need to operate like Van Dijk won’t be here next season.
As a result, Liverpool have been sniffing around multiple long-term options in the position.
Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS Liverpool want €55m Martin Zubimendi alternative
Liverpool’s approach for Martin Zubimendi in the summer was one of the most high-publicised transfer failures in recent memory.
The announcement that there had been an agreement between the Reds and Real Sociedad for the defensive midfielder was met with much fanfare, so when it emerged that Zubimendi himself had rejected the proposal, Liverpool were left with egg on their face.
And recent reports that Zubimendi himself would be open to a move has spurred Liverpool on. But with history being the way it is, the club are keeping their options open.
Liverpool open transfer talks over Barcelona GOLDEN BOY
Liverpool's summer transfer window was largely quiet, with the club opting for a cautious approach.
The squad that Arne Slot inherited was considered to already be at a high standard and the intention was to make sure that no rash transfers would be made that could upset the balance of the team.
In continuing their scouting missions during the season, the club may have found another 'opportunistic' signing in waiting.
Why Rayan Cherki is available for a BARGAIN fee
With the position Liverpool find themselves in heading into the January transfer window, the board may want to act smart and pounce on the team's fantastic run so far this season.
The Reds sit top of the Premier League and Champions League heading into the new year and fans couldn’t have dreamed for a better start.
The players have really stepped up under the tuition of Arne Slot, but need to make that extra push if they want to secure silverware this season.
One player who could contribute to this push is Rayan Cherki, whose club is currently in a freefall experiencing strong money issues.
Liverpool want Spanish wonderkid as Luis Diaz REPLACEMENT
The transfer window in January is one Liverpool need to be clever with.
With links to multiple players, the board need to be precise with their decisions around the future of the squad, with the team clearly in a transitioning period. One player whose future looks to be in doubt at the club is Luis Diaz.
And Liverpool may want to quickly find his replacement, with a young La Liga starlet being the main focus.
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