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Liverpool’s priority in January is almost certain to be a new defender following news of Joe Gomez’s knee injury.
The English international has joined Virgil van Dijk on the long-term absentee list, meaning Jurgen Klopp is left alone with Joel Matip and Fabinho, as well as youngsters Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips, at the center of the back.
Liverpool could also look to strengthen other areas of the team as they continue their defense of the Premier League title.
Here are all the latest Liverpool transfer rumors.
Will Reds seek agreement in January for Upamecano?
RB Leipzig central defender Dayot Upamecano is one of three central defenders targets Liverpool are interested in in January, reports David Maddock.
Injuries have left the Reds desperately short of options on defense and they could move for the highly rated Frenchman, with Jurgen Klopp ready to move for someone to get straight into the first team.
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is another target, as is Schalke’s Ozan Kabak, although the young Turkish international saw himself as a long-term rather than immediately.
Upamecano, 22, is expected to be available for around £ 40 million by the end of the season and Liverpool could use its relationship with Red Bull bosses to craft an early deal.
The French international has previously been linked to teams such as Manchester United and Arsenal, having emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after young defenders.
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It has been an extremely interesting start to the season for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
The title defense got off to a shaky start when they overcame a seven-goal thriller against Leeds, before going on to seven conceded in a beating of Aston Villa.
Virgil van Dijk’s season ended with injury in a 2-2 draw at Everton, leaving the title favorites much less secure in the back, especially with Alisson’s concern about injury.
But there is no slowdown in what will be a busy season, with Klopp making sure his men keep up with him as they fight for more titles.
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Liverpool have been offered the opportunity to sign former Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat as he looks for defensive reinforcements.
TEAMtalk says the Reds are considering a move for the 31-year-old, who is a free agent after being released by Watford last month.
The Dutch international has mainly played as a right-back, although he is capable of occupying the center-back position.
Janmaat has reportedly been “given a brilliant reference” by his compatriot Gini Wijnaldum.
German club interested in Liverpool defense
Stuttgart are hoping to sign Liverpool center-back Nathaniel Phillips in January, according to Tribal Soccer.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan with the German team, helping them rise from the second division.
He has since played for Liverpool, starting in the recent win over West Ham amid the team’s defensive injury crisis.
But sporting director Sven Mislintat is keen to bring Phillips back to Stuttgart permanently next summer.
The intention is to agree on a loan for six months before his contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season.
It remains to be seen whether the Reds will be willing to facilitate such a deal, given their dearth of numbers at the rear.
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