Liverpool do not expect to be too busy in the winter transfer window as they believe they have enough to sustain a title challenge. However, the club also want to be proactive if they get an opportunity to sign someone who has been a long-term target.
Arne Slot is happy with the state of his squad and unlikely to demand new signings as he believes he has enough options to play around in the latter half of the season.
However, Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and his recruitment team are tracking several young players and are remaining vigilant if they become available in the winter transfer window.
Lyon’s financial meltdown has opened up opportunities for clubs across Europe to poach players from their squad as the French giants are likely to conduct a firesale in January to raise funds.
Liverpool have their eyes on Lyon’s Rayan Cherki. The club are said to be unanimous about trying to sign him in the winter transfer window.
It has been claimed that the Merseyside giants are now plotting to raid Lyon for one more player when the transfer window opens in January.
The Reds move for teenage French talent
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Lyon’s 19-year-old winger Malick Fofana has emerged as a serious target for Liverpool ahead of the winter window.
The teenager has scored five times and registered two assists this season and his performances have piqued the interest of the Merseyside giants.
Under normal circumstances, Lyon could have held on to the player for a couple more seasons or demanded a massive fee.
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However, Lyon are in dire financial straits and it has been claimed that the Reds have already submitted an offer to sign Fofana in January.
The Merseyside giants are pushing to take advantage of Lyon’s financial issues and get a top talent to the club for a relatively reasonable transfer fee.
Liverpool are exploring doing a deal to sign the teenage winger for a fee in the region of €15m to €25m in January.
Lyon are keen to make sure that they get a big fee if they are to sell Fofana but their financial issues are likely to force them into accepting a lower fee.
