22-goal striker urged to join Liverpool after recent 'scouting' mission
Liverpool have yet to make a move in the January transfer window - but the club is quietly planning for the future.
Indeed, the Reds recruitment team will be busy preparing plans for the summer window and they will only make a move this month if a player they are planning as a long-term signing becomes available.
They bought Cody Gakpo in 2023, and the Dutchman scored seven goals in 26 games to emerge as a crucial player in the second half of the year. They also signed Virgil van Dijk for a club record £75million in previous years.
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Loan decision made but Liverpool have other areas of concern
January 1: Liverpool kicked off the January window by organising the return of Fabio Carvalho from his loan at RB Leipzig a day before 2024 had even arrived.
And it will be interesting to see what the Reds do next with the former Fulham youngster, who can operate in attacking midfield or either wing. Another loan deal is currently planned with Liverpool keen to see Carvalho gain more minutes, though he will have the chance to impress in training and with Mohamed Salah headed to AFCON after the match against Newcastle, he may look to seize an opportunity.
Meanwhile Liverpool have no plans to bring in a left-back after the injuries to Kostas Tsimikas and Andy Robertson, with the Scot expected to return to training in January. Jurgen Klopp also dismissed the idea of the Reds recruiting a defensive midfield in the winter window, with
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