Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool have been contacted regarding a January transfer.
While it should be a busy month for the Reds, we don't expect much movement during the winter window.
Liverpool have never been proactive in the market. They will react to certain situations for long-term goals, but generally prefer to conduct business in the summer.
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January is too hectic this month and prices are too high this month. Many of the club's top targets tend to be unavailable in these windows.
So while there are many areas to work on within the team, Hughes won't be on the phone every minute of every day like he was over the summer.
The club will take a more balanced approach. Pounces when opportunity dictates.
Obviously, Liverpool have already concluded some deals. The Reds will sign Maur Talla Ndiaye from Senegal. The 17-year-old, who turns 18 on January 6, will join the club's youth team rather than the team. first team.
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Another youngster to follow suit is Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who has also agreed to join the Reds but will not be able to sign until he turns 18 in the summer.
These are not necessarily signings that Liverpool need, but they are exciting signings for the future and could be key signings when it comes to the long term at Anfield.
In the short term, Liverpool are likely to assess the depth of their attack and evaluate their options.
However, they will take into account not only receipts, but also sales.
And one Liverpool player who could be on the move is Federico Chiesa. Fabrizio Romano just confirmed on X that Juventus have made official contact with Liverpool to sign the Italian.
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The Italian club value Chiesa and are hoping to bring in a striker this window. Romano says the decision rests with the Reds.
This is interesting. The club's fans adore Chiesa, but Arne Slot does not adore him. The Dutchman doesn't seem to trust him at all.
Chiesa only spent a few minutes on the pitch at Anfield and it was understandable if he wanted to leave.
But at the same time, Liverpool cannot afford to lose him. The depth in the offensive department is already poor. Losing Chiesa will make things even worse.
So unless Liverpool really have invested in a striker this month, Chiesa should stay put.
Whether he will do this or not is a moot point.
