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With the January transfer window closing soon, Liverpool fans are running out of time to hope for reinforcements. The Reds missed out on Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City, and interest in long-term defensive target Marc Guéhi continues, keeping supporters on edge.
The Reds are dealing with an injury crisis, including Conor Bradley, but the club are not expected to make additions this month. The Guehi situation may run until his contract expires in the summer, though a surprise move before the window closes cannot be ruled out.
Conor Bradley earlier confirmed that he underwent a successful operation on his season-ending knee injury. The 22-year-old will miss the remainder of the campaign after suffering the injury during Liverpool’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal last week.
“A big blow but surgery is done so the comeback starts now,” he posted on Instagram. “It won’t be for a little while but I already can’t wait to get back playing for Liverpool and Northern Ireland. Thank you for all of the support.”
Luca Stephenson joined Dundee United on a season-long loan from Liverpool last summer and has impressed in the Scottish Premiership so far. The 22-year-old featured in the Reds’ pre-season plans, signing a new contract before returning to Tannadice for the 2025/26 campaign.
Stephenson was Dundee United’s player of the year last season and has carried that form into this term. A natural midfielder, he can also play right-back or wide in midfield, making him a versatile option for Liverpool amid their defensive selection issues.
He could also provide cover in central midfield for players like Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Curtis Jones. However, Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is confident of keeping Stephenson and the club’s other loanees for the remainder of the season.
“We’re confident, yes, that all those guys will be part of Dundee United for the rest of the season,” he told the Daily Record. “[Amar] Fatah and Stephenson have been really important for us. We’re pretty safe, well as safe as you can be, in terms of those loans.
“The dialogue is there with the parent clubs and they’re all very happy with how things are progressing with their players at the moment,” Goodwin added.
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