Liverpool may be doing well on the pitch, but obstacles are already forming in January.
The Reds are sweating over the futures of three of their top stars, including Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, the latter of whom has already been the subject of an approach from Real Madrid.
While other Premier League clubs are eyeing new signings, Liverpool fans are eagerly waiting to see if they get closer to signing a new contract for Alexander-Arnold, Salah or club captain Virgil van Dijk, especially as all three are now free to play. to negotiate a contract. possible free transfer with clubs from abroad.
With the transfer window open, Mirror Football is rounding up all the latest news and gossip from in and around Anfield…
Real plot second Trent move
Real Madrid are considering a new approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool rejected initial talks over a deal that would see the defender move to Spain in January.
The 26-year-old English right-back is a long-term target for Los Blancos, who were expected to wait a little longer and sign him on a free transfer next summer. But they contacted Liverpool earlier this week to gauge whether a deal could be done earlier this week.
And while Liverpool emphatically rejected this approach, The Times reports that the Spanish giants are ready to return to the table and are willing to pay up to £20 million to sign Alexander-Arnold now.
Chiesa's agent starts talking
Federico Chiesa's agent will hold talks with Liverpool's hierarchy as the winger considers a loan move this month.
The 27-year-old Chiesa came over from Juventus to the Reds this summer for a modest transfer fee, but only played four times for Arne Slot's team.
And with a host of Serie A clubs vying to sign Chiesa on loan, Calciomercato reports that Liverpool are now 'open' to letting the winger out ahead of their talks with his representatives.
Ancelotti on Trent lecture
Carlo Ancelotti has been asked about Real Madrid's interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the Italian has given little away.
The Spanish giants have already made contact with Liverpool through the right-back, who could walk away from Anfield as a free agent at the end of the season.
But when Ancelotti was asked about the chances of a deal at a press conference, the Real Madrid boss unsurprisingly kept his cards close to his chest.
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