Liverpool are approaching the January transfer window on a strong footing. They are leading the Premier League table and are now overwhelming favourites to win the league. The Reds are not planning to spend unless a top target becomes available but decisions will have to be made after they disappointed in the summer transfer window.
The league table is expected to get tighter as the games come thick and fast in the coming weeks. Liverpool dropped points at Newcastle United last week and with the Merseyside derby getting postponed, their lead at the top has been cut.
Liverpool fans believe that the club must look to add to their squad and drive home their advantage but the Reds do not want to spend for the sake of it and want to be more precise with their squad-building process.
Richard Hughes is aware that the scrutiny will be on him after many felt that the club were lethargic in the last summer transfer window and the Liverpool sporting director will have his work cut out in the winter window.
The Liverpool sporting director is trying to sort out new deals for Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold and there is a feeling that should be his priority over potential incoming transfers in January. However, the pressure will be on him to act if a long-term target becomes available in the market.
Will the Reds sign anyone?
Arne Slot is said to be happy about the state of his squad and has said little to suggest that he could demand new signings in the winter window.
Liverpool have also been linked with a move to several players such as Martin Zubimendi and Milos Kerkez and the club are believed to be in the market.
But there are claims that the Reds do not need to get desperate for new players and believe there is enough in the squad to sustain their Premier League charge in the latter half of the season.
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However, Liverpool have funds to spend in the winter window and if a long-term target becomes available they will be expected to make a move in the winter window.
The Merseyside giants are remaining vigilant and their recruitment team are assessing players who could be signed in the middle of the season.
Who could leave Anfield in January?
Several Liverpool players are facing an uncertain future at Anfield. Some are expected to move on before the end of the January transfer window.
Wataru Endo is not playing enough football and he has several suitors in the Premier League who are interested in getting their hands on him in January. If a club decide to meet Liverpool’s asking price, Endo is almost certain to move on from Anfield.
Tyler Morton needs a loan move away from Liverpool and Leeds are interested in getting their hands on him. Jayden Danns is also expected to leave on loan after recovering from a knee injury with Plymouth keen to sign him.
The rumours around Federico Chiesa leaving on loan have also been doing the rounds despite Liverpool insisting that they don’t want to hear offers for him.
However, if his injury struggles continue and he doesn’t play much football, there could be a decision to make on the Italian in the winter window.
