Arne Slot will be looking to strengthen his Liverpool squad in January ahead of the latter half of the season
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool applauds the fans after during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at St James' Park on December 04, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Mohamed Salah may be on the way out of Anfield(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Liverpool's January transfer activities are just as crucial as those who might be leaving Anfield this month. After a rocky start to the season, the Reds have stabilised under Arne Slot and currently sit in fourth place.
Following a public spat with Mohamed Salah in November 2025, the Dutch manager is now shifting his focus to potential arrivals and departures at Anfield.
The club splashed out a whopping £415million in the summer to bolster the squad. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak were among the high-profile names that made their way to Merseyside.
January is traditionally a challenging period for Premier League clubs to attract top talent, but Slot will be hoping to use his available funds to spark a late push for trophies in 2026.
Marc Guehi - Crystal Palace
Marc Guehi has been on Liverpool's radar for a while. The England international was all set to join the Reds for £35m last summer, but Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal at the eleventh hour.
As it stands, Guehi is poised to leave Palace as a free agent come summer, which means the Reds could hold off until then to secure his signature. However, Newcastle showed interest in the 25-year-old in 2024, having had three bids turned down at the time.
Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace at Villa Park on August 31, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
Marc Guehi is already heavily linked with Liverpool
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Interest from abroad is also expected with the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter all noted as potential destinations. This may prompt Liverpool to secure a deal for the star earlier than planned.
However, The Liverpool Echo reports Palace are almost certain to retain the defender this window. The report claims Guehi is extremely valuable to boss Olivier Glasner for the second half of the campaign.
Slot may still be tempted to launch another bid for the defender but with his links to the club last summer, biding their time may be the smartest idea for the Reds.
Antoine Semenyo - Bournemouth
Antoine Semenyo has been linked with virtually every club in England after a superb start to the 2025/26 season. The Ghana international has nine goals and three assists in 17 matches so far for Bournemouth and has been heavily linked with Manchester City.
However, his previous ties to Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes could come in handy for the Reds.
Hughes was technical director for the Cherries and a huge part of the recruitment team when Semenyo was signed from Bristol City in 2023 for £10m.
Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Burnley FC at Vitality Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.
Antoine Semenyo is likely to leave Bournemouth this month
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This tie could be key in the Reds overtaking City in the race for the 25-year-old's signature. However, the expectation is that Semenyo will join Pep Guardiola's side in January.
The Liverpool Echo reports being told by sources at both Bournemouth and Anfield that they believe the forward will sign for City with the £65m release clause only active until January 10.
Yan Diomande - RB Leipzig
In December 2025, Sky Sports Switzerland reported that Liverpool were in "very advanced" talks with RB Leipzig's rising star Yan Diomande.
Leipzig's Ivorian forward #49 Yan Diomande celebrates the team's first goal after Stuttgart's German defender #24 Jeff Chabot scored an own goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart in Leipzig, eastern Germany on November 1, 2025.
Yan Diomande is attracting interest
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The 19-year-old has been a revelation for the German outfit since his summer signing, netting seven goals and providing four assists. He is currently on international duty with the Ivory Coast at AFCON.
Tottenham are also said to be keen on the young talent, but formal negotiations between the clubs have yet to commence.
Mohamed Salah
The potential departure of Mohamed Salah has been a hot topic in recent months following his public spat with Slot. The Liverpool legend accused the club of "throwing him under the bus" after being omitted from the starting line-up for three consecutive matches.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield on December 03, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
Mo Salah's public row with Slot only ignited rumours of his exit
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He was subsequently left out of the Champions League trip to Inter, but returned to the squad against Brighton after positive talks with Slot.
Despite the Liverpool manager insisting he has "moved on" from the dispute, rumours about Salah's possible exit continue to swirl.
Saudi Arabian clubs were put on alert following this disagreement, and several teams remain interested in acquiring his services. Al Ittihad lodged a £150m bid for the Egyptian in 2023, but it was ultimately turned down.
However, with fan unrest still simmering, the Champions League winner might seek a move away before the season concludes.
Trey Nyoni
Trey Nyoni of Liverpool looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 training and press conference at AXA Melwood Training Centre on October 22, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
Trey Nyoni maye seek regular minutes elsewhere
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The 18-year-old has made limited appearances for the Reds this campaign, featuring in pre-season and sitting on the substitutes' bench in recent weeks.
Nyoni was brought on during the final moments against Tottenham in December, offering him a taste of this year's Premier League before the festive period concluded.
He also started both of Liverpool's EFL Cup fixtures, completing 90 minutes against Southampton and Crystal Palace. Nevertheless, Slot might be inclined to send the young midfielder out on loan to acquire some vital experience needed to compete at the top level.
After giving Nyoni his first senior start in the 2024/25 campaign, Slot commented: "This club is known for this. These players train with us on a daily basis and it is nice to see they showed they can play at this level. "Now the next step is to be capable of playing [regularly] for Liverpool. ".
Rhys Williams
Rhys Williams of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on April 28, 2021 in Kirkby, England.
Rhys Williams has struggled for gametime at Liverpool
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Rhys Williams made his senior debut for Liverpool in 2020 and went on to feature 19 times for Jurgen Klopp's team during that campaign alone.
Nevertheless, the defender has barely featured since and has been sent out on loan six times over the past five years.
The 24-year-old has been restricted to EFL Trophy outings this season and was named on the bench for the Reds' third-round encounter with Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
Another temporary move might be necessary for the centre-back to secure crucial playing time, though his numerous loan spells in recent years could persuade Slot to end his Liverpool journey permanently for potential success at another club.