Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp targets £34m star as key man set to stay
Liverpool opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table on Sunday by winning 4-0 at Bournemouth.
Jurgen Klopp's side failed to get the better of the Cherries during the first half but were rampant after the break. Darwin Nunez opened the scoring in the 49th minute before Diogo Jota scored a brace. Nunez then completed a double of his own in added time.
Liverpool are now five points ahead of Manchester City in second, Arsenal in third and Aston Villa in fourth - although City have a game in hand on their title rivals. Despite his team's strong position, Klopp could bring in reinforcements this month to boost their title chances. With that in mind, here are the latest transfer headlines from Merseyside...
Thiago Alcantara will not join Brazilian side Flamengo this month, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The 32-year-old midfielder hasn't played for Liverpool this season due to a hip injury and rumours suggest he could make a January exit.
Yet Thiago is expected to finish the season at Liverpool before leaving on a free transfer. Flamengo will instead try to sign Matias Vina, a 26-year-old midfielder who is currently completing a loan spell at Serie A side Sassuolo from Roma.
Thiago's return will be a huge boost for Klopp. The experienced star has struggled with injuries since joining Liverpool three-and-a-half years ago but has impressed when called upon and will feel like a new signing when he makes his comeback from injury shortly.
Liverpool are interested in Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, according to reports in Italy. The Netherlands international, 25, is valued at €40million (£34.3m) by Atalanta and is being courted by several top European clubs - including the Reds.
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