The latest transfer news coming out of Anfield as a long-running saga takes a major twist
Marc Guehi
Marc Guehi is one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League(Image: Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)
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The January transfer window has taken a major twist for Liverpool with the club receiving huge news over a long-term target. The Reds are yet to sign any first-team additions so far this month and Slot was recently handed the devastating blow that Conor Bradley will be out for the season to add to his worries.
The Northern Irish star's absence comes off the back of long-term injuries to Alexander Isak and Geovani Leoni. The Reds have also faced lengthy spells without the likes of Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez this season.
Attention has naturally turned to just what Liverpool will do in the market. Speaking in his press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley, Slot said: "Everyone is aligned about the challenges we face, not to say we are going to act but no-one has a different opinion on it. That is not to say we are going to act but we are all aligned."
Marc Guehi twist
Liverpool had agreed a £35 million deal to sign England star Guehi on deadline day in September only for Palace to pull the plug at the last minute.
The reasoning behind the collapsed deal was believed to be the Eagles' inability to secure a replacement in time before the window shut. Palace boss Oliver Glasner, who has announced that he is leaving Selhurst Park in the summer, was also believed to be in opposition to the deal.
Yet there looks to have been a sting in the tail for the Reds with reports that Guehi has now reportedly been offered a contract proposal by Premier League rivals Manchester City.
The English international has just six months left on his contract at Palace and the Eagles are hesitant to lose him as a free agent come the summer. Rumours are stating that City have upped the ante in pursuit of Guehi, as they battle their own injury crisis in defence.
It's reported that the Citizens have also submitted a bid to Palace, believed to be in the region of £30. It means this could be the second target they snatch from Liverpool this month after sealing a deal for Antoine Semenyo at the start of January.
Liverpool's next arrival
With it looking likely that Guehi will join City and with Ibrahima Konate out of contract come the summer, Liverpool will need to act in a bid to strengthen their backline.
There's several contenders for just who the Reds could pluck for as they hunt for a partner for Virgil van Dijk and perhaps even a long-term replacement for the Red's the 34-year-old skipper.
One such player could come in the form of Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven, with the defender an obvious fit for Liverpool. The 24-year-old has found his feet and become one of the top defenders in England's top-flight since joining from Wolfsburg in 2023.
Micky van de Ven celebrates for Spurs
Micky van de Ven is one of the Premier League's outstanding defenders(Image: 2025 Getty Images)
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The rapid centre-half is on the right side of 25, has three seasons of Premier League experience already and can deputise at left-back. His signing could be a no-brainer for Slot, although he could set the Reds back around £65m according to Transfermarkt.
The Dutch star has even been told to seek out pastures new, preferably at a "bigger club" by ex-Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor.
“I feel sorry for him in the sense that he deserves to be playing at a bigger club. He won’t stay at Spurs,” the former Villa forward told talkSPORT. That club could be Liverpool should the Reds fork out the cash for the star who is believed to have three and a half years left on his deal with Spurs.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 07: Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park on December 07, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)
Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)
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Slot could also turn to Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck. The German' defender's contract is up in 2027 and he is still to commit his future to the club. Dortmund could now look to cash in rather than risk losing him on a free.
Should Liverpool enquire about the 26-year-old they will be buoyed by the fact long-term admirers Bayern Munich are no longer in the race for the star, according to German outlet BILD. Schlotterbeck has made 144 appearances for the Black and Yellows, even bagging eight goals and a whopping 18 assists.
Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl admitted there's been no breakthrough with his star defender. He said: "We will continue to talk. But otherwise, to be honest, there's no new information at the moment. It's clear that we want to continue. But no decision has been made yet."
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