The January transfer window is a week old and things are starting to take shape in the Premier League, with priorities becoming clearer.
At the top of Liverpool's list are Mohammed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold for the future. Unlike some of their rivals, Liverpool are in pretty good form. They top the Premier League and Champions League and have a Carabao Cup semi-final to look forward to.
However, the speculation surrounding Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold is a distraction that it would be wise to put an end to. Contracts are on the table for all three stars, but question marks remain, especially over Alexander-Arnold, with Real Madrid close.
Meanwhile, injuries mean the Reds can move to bring in reinforcements to strengthen themselves for the title challenge. Here you will find the latest transfer news from the club.
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, is interested in buying Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, according to his father. Errol Musk spoke about the subject on Times Radio and raised the prospect of a successful takeover.
'I can't comment on that, they will [current owners Fenway Sports Group] raise the price,” he said. “Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire]But that doesn't mean he buys it.”
He added: “He would like that. Yes, of course. Everyone would want that – me included. His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have family in Liverpool, and we were fortunate to know quite a few of The Beatles, because they I grew up with some of my family, so we're attached to Liverpool, you know. “
Real Madrid are in the hunt for Alexander-Arnold, but the Spanish media are suggesting that they may also be interested in Van Dijk. The 33-year-old Liverpool captain admitted this week that he is no closer to signing a new contract, spreading some uncertainty about the situation.
But while they are keen to antagonize Liverpool over Alexander-Arnold, the Spanish giants have set the record straight on Van Dijk. Club spokesperson Juan Camilo told 365scores: “The rumors about Real Madrid's desire to sign Liverpool player Van Dijk are incorrect. Van Dijk is not part of our contractual plans and we have not sent an official offer to Liverpool regarding negotiations with Van Dijk.
“The player has not been offered to our club by the players' agents and if that happens it will be announced through our official team channels.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that the injury suffered by Joe Gomez could force the club onto the market this month. Due to Gomez's absence, Slot only has Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah in central defense.
He said: “It would be a bit strange if I told you anything other than that we are happy with the team. But we always look at the market. If there is an opportunity, this club always brings something in.”
“Joe Gomez's injury means we go from four central defenders to three. I am very happy with the team and that is the confidence of the club.”
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