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The January transfer window has only just opened, yet the rumour mill is already in full swing as Premier League clubs rush to plug gaps in their squads. Liverpool is juggling interest in several of their own players while actively searching the market for potential reinforcements.
With just days into the window, speculation is running rife about where Liverpool’s priorities truly lie. The club’s recruitment strategy has come under scrutiny following a record £450million summer spend, with many fans believing the squad is still missing a few key profiles.
James Pearce of the Athletic has now confirmed that the club is looking at a centre-back signing and a winger should they end up doing any business this month. Answering a question on what positions will be a priority, Pearce wrote:
“Centre-back and wide attacker. Senior club figures have indicated it is likely to be a quiet window for Liverpool, especially given the record-breaking £450million outlay of last summer. They won’t pursue short-term fixes. However, recent years have shown that they will react in the market if the right opportunity becomes available at the right price.”
He added that Marc Guehi is envisaged as a signing for the end of the season and not in January, while also asserting that claims of a done deal for Joel Ordonez is wide of the mark:
“Liverpool retain a strong interest in England defender Marc Guehi, who was on the brink of moving to Anfield last summer before Crystal Palace pulled the plug. Since then, they have regarded him as a target for this summer, when Guehi will be a free agent, with the belief that he will not be available in January. It remains to be seen if Palace opt to cash in this month and if so, what offers are forthcoming, with Manchester City also among his suitors.”
“Reports in South America last week suggested that Liverpool were on the brink of signing Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez for around £35million, but they are not in discussions to sign the Ecuador international.”
Additionally, reports in Belgium have also played down a done deal for Ordonez.
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