Arne Slot’s side is of course riding high in the Premier League and Champions League, with the Reds sitting top on both counts. Off the field though, there some big issues that need resolving.
Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are all set to be out of contract at the end of the season, and with less than two months until they’re able to negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs, Liverpool and FSG need to get their futures sorted quickly. If reports in Spain are to be believed though, one of them could make way even before their deal runs out.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today, including a shock swap deal for Aurelien Tchouameni.
Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid)
Liverpool is ready to instigate a swap deal in January that would see Trent Alexander-Arnold and Aurelien Tchouameni move in opposite directions, according to Spanish outlet Defensa Central. The report claims the Reds could be willing to let their vice-captain go for $27m (£21m/€25m) plus a player, with Tchouameni the most likely option.
There have been rumblings that Real Madrid may look to offload the French international soon, with patience said to be running out for the midfielder. Liverpool have of course shown interest in Tchouameni in the past, having been in the running to sign him back in 2022.
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Liverpool.com says: As much as his departure is looking more and more like a reality, we really can’t see Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool in January. If nothing else, why would Real spend money on someone who they can bring in for free just a few months later?
Of course, if that possibility is on the table, and it becomes clear that Alexander-Arnold isn’t going to sign a new deal, then Liverpool should absolutely look at a deal like this. The chances of that happening are slim to say the least though.
Federico Chiesa (Liverpool)
Liverpool has made it clear it will reject any January offers for Federico Chiesa, according to Inter Live. Recent reports have suggested a move back to Italy could be on the cards for the winger, who has struggled since joining Liverpool in the summer, with Inter Milan and Roma said to have held talks with his agent.
Chiesa has been out injured for the Reds’ last nine fixtures, having made just three starts for the club since making the move from Juventus. Arne Slot has admitted the 27-year-old has struggled to get up to speed with his new teammates, although he is expected to make a return to training soon.
Liverpool.com says: It wouldn’t be a great look if Chiesa were to move back to Italy just a few months after joining Liverpool. The winger really needs to get up to speed on Merseyside and start making an impact.
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