Liverpool are gearing up for an exciting January transfer window, with two potential signings on the horizon.
After a relatively quiet summer, fans could be in for a treat as the club looks to strengthen its squad for the second half of the season.
New manager Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp, oversaw just two arrivals during the summer.
Italian forward Federico Chiesa joined from Juventus to bolster the attack, while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will return next summer after finishing his loan spell with Valencia.
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Reinforcements coming in January for Liverpool?
Despite a solid start under Slot, which included three straight Premier League wins, a recent defeat to Nottingham Forest and a hard-fought Champions League win against AC Milan have exposed some gaps in the squad.
According to reports from Football Insider, Liverpool are targeting a defensive midfielder and a left-sided centre-back to fill those gaps in January.
The Reds had been chasing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi during the summer, but it seems that pursuit is now off the table. Slot has been using Ryan Gravenberch in the midfield, but reinforcements are still needed to strengthen the team in that area.
In addition to a new midfielder, Liverpool are also eyeing a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, who turned 33 this year.
A left-sided centre-back would be a smart move as Van Dijk enters the final year of his contract. Whether or not the Dutch captain stays, the Reds need to prepare for life beyond their defensive leader.
With these potential signings, it looks like Liverpool are planning for the future while aiming to stay competitive in the present. As Slot settles in at Anfield, fans will be hoping these January additions give the team the extra push they need to challenge for silverware this season.
