The January transfer window is hotting up, with Liverpool at the centre of several stories. Despite a summer of hefty investment, including the signings of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, the Reds are still being linked with more additions in the winter window.
Liverpool's need for reinforcements was highlighted on Thursday night when full-back Conor Bradley was forced off during the goalless draw with Arsenal due to injury. This has heightened the urgency for extra squad depth. It's a quick turnaround for Arne Slot and his team, who are back in action on Monday evening, facing League One side Barnsley in the third round of the FA Cup.
While Slot and his players will be concentrating on the pitch, there will be plenty of activity behind the scenes in the transfer market. Here's a look at some of the latest stories swirling around Anfield...
Man Utd transfer hijack
Liverpool have reportedly thrown their hat into the ring to sign RB Leipzig's young star Yan Diomande.
It sees them join a crowded field that includes Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, PSG and Barcelona.
United are said to have already tabled an offer, but it falls short of Leipzig's hefty £86million valuation.
With over four years remaining on his contract, the Bundesliga side find themselves in a strong bargaining position.
Leipzig aren't looking to sell this month, viewing the summer transfer window as a better time for a sale, having only signed him last summer.
Reports suggest that United are already discussing a five-year contract with the forward, with an option to extend for another year.
Chiesa text messages emerge
Meanwhile, according to Tuttosport, Federico Chiesa has been messaging former team-mates about a potential January move.
The Italian winger is reportedly open to a return to Turin and has been in touch with Dusan Vlahovic, Manuel Locatelli and Federico Gatti.
To secure Chiesa's return, Juventus would have to cough up €10m (£8.9m), having received €15m (£13.3m) from his sale to Liverpool in 2024.
Liverpool are said to be only considering a permanent transfer, ruling out a loan deal with an option to buy.
Chiesa himself is not entertaining other offers, having only expressed interest in a possible return to Juventus.