A round-up of the latest Liverpool FC transfer news, rumours and gossip
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace reacts during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on October 29, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Marc Guehi reacts during the Carabao Cup match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on October 29, 2025 (Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
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The dreaded update has arrived for supporters and it looks like it's already too late for Liverpool to do anything about it - even if they wanted to. The Reds' closest rivals have made their move for a target long expected to move to Anfield.
Yes, Marc Guehi is on his way to Manchester City for £20m wih our own Ian Doyle explaining: "The ECHO understands Liverpool do not regard signing Guehi this month as a market opportunity compared to last September and this coming summer, and are thus unlikely to change their stance over resisting a late effort to gazump City."
So scratch that one off the list. But while we'll start with the England international's impending move to Manchester, there's plenty more to talk about in our latest round-up of Reds rumours and gossip.
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Marc Guehi "here we go"
A flurry of updates since yesterday morning (January 16) culminated in Fabrizio Romano giving the "here we go" to Manchester City's move to poach Marc Guehi from under the nose of Liverpool and Arsenal for just £20m.
Romano earlier reported that City had made a "big approach" for the Crystal Palace captain, presenting offers to the club and player that had brought the deal closer. Conflicting reports around the fee then emerged, with Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg reporting a higher fee of around £30m.
Plettenberg said: "We’ve been told Manchester City are set to submit an official bid for Marc Guehi. The offer is expected to be formally lodged with Crystal Palace soon and is worth around £30m. Personal terms are not an issue between Guehi/Man City.
"An agreement between the clubs is not expected to be an issue. The move could now progress quickly, provided Guehi agrees to the transfer. FC Bayern are now almost without a chance. Despite new phone calls."
The Times reported Palace were holding out for even more, with a suggested fee believed to be in the region of £40m. But this all now appears to be a moot point, with Guehi set to complete his move imminently for a lot less than that.
Oliver Glasner later confirmed his skipper's absence from the squad to face Sunderland today (January 17), confirming in the same press conference that he will leave his role as Palace manager at the end of the season. Double bombshell.
Liverpool were widely reported to be facing competition for Guehi's signature, having agreed a £35m fee with the Eagles on deadline day last summer. The deal only broke down when Palace pulled the plug at the eleventh hour, after the 25-year-old defender had already completed part of his medical.
Along with the Reds, Arsenal and Bayern Munich were hoping to secure Guehi's services in the summer when he would have been freely available following the expiry of his current contract. FootballInsider had earlier claimed information from sources that Harry Kane was attempting to convince his Three Lions team-mate to reject other proposals and wait to join him at Bayern in the summer.
Munich, however, may have priced themselves out of an early transfer for Guehi anyway, with Dayot Upamecano set to agree a lucrative new contract at the Allianz. This had already seen them end their interest in Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck, according to BILD's Christian Falk (for CFBayernInsider).
The 6ft3in German could be an attractive alternative to Guehi should Liverpool miss out on their number one defensive target, as now appears almost guaranteed. Just how a player who was on the verge of completing a move to Anfield last summer is now set to join their rivals for a little over half the price will be a topic of heated discussion in the coming weeks and months.
Federico Chiesa pricetag named - kind of
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)
Federico Chiesa of Liverpool(Image: MB Media/Getty Images)
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The latest reports from Italy indicate that Liverpool are rightly standing firm on their valuation of out-of-favour attacker Federico Chiesa - but agreeing on what that valuation is another matter entirely.
Calciomercato journalist Giorgio Musso shared an update on X (Twitter), claiming that the Reds want €15m to sanction the former Juventus man's return to Turin:
Musso said: "Juventus are pushing for Chiesa, who has indicated his availability for a return in black and white (taking a pay cut). Liverpool, however, are not doing discounts and value him at €15m. Juve are looking for the right structure and the deal could be unlocked even at the end of the transfer window."
However, Musso's colleague at Calciomercato, Gianluca Minchiotti, claimed the Reds are seeking a higher fee in the region of €20m.
As widely reported, Liverpool will only consider a permanent sale, while Juventus' approach has so far consisted of an initial loan. With Richard Hughes functioning as Michael Edwards' man at club level, the Reds be expected to hold firm in their valuation of Chiesa, with any deal to be on their terms.
Chiesa may not be fancied by Slot, but Liverpool can ill-afford to lose another experienced squad member with his versatility.
Chelsea join race for left-back target
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Yisa Alao of Sheffield Wednesday makes a tackle against Romelle Donovan of Brentford during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sheffield Wednesday and Brentford on January 10, 2026 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images)
Yisa Alao of Sheffield Wednesday(Image: Harriet Massey/Getty Images)
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An exclusive report yesterday (January 16) from The Star in Sheffield has revealed that Chelsea have made a bid for a hot Sheffield Wednesday prospect who has also been the subject of offers from Liverpool and Manchester United.
As reported in this column last week (January 6), 17-year-old left-back Yisa Alao has stalled on signing a professional contract with the Owls after making his debut at the age of 16 against Bolton Wanderers earlier this season. The young defender, who has since made three more appearances for the first team including 60 minutes against Brentford last Saturday in the FA Cup, was the target of six-figure bids from the Reds and the Red Devils before Christmas.
According to The Star, Chelsea are the latest Premier League side who have entered the race for Alao, seeking to take advantage of Wednesday's off-the pitch issues. The Owls sit bottom of the Championship on -7 points, having had 18 points deducted after players and staff went unpaid last year under controversial former owner Dejphon Chansiri. A consortium led by sports analytics entrepreneur James Bord is currently awaiting EFL approval to take over ownership of Wednesday.
Calvin Ramsay loan move off
KIRKBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Calvin Ramsay of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on December 23, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Calvin Ramsay is back in the first-team picture for Liverpool this season(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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The Daily Mail have reported that Liverpool will not sanction any loan moves for young right-back Calvin Ramsay, who is set to benefit from the long-term injury to Conor Bradley in terms of his standing in the Liverpool squad. Ramsay has only managed one game for the Reds this season, playing the full 90 against Crystal Palace in the League Cup, but has made the bench for the last six Premier League games.
Speaking to the LFC matchday programme earlier this week, the 22-year-old Scot appeared content with his situation, and grateful for the opportunity having spent much of the previous three seasons injured or out on loan.
Ramsay said: "I spoke with my agent and the club at the start of the season and, off the back of the loans that I've had, the best solution was to stay around the club here, play with the U21s, get back to full fitness and get opportunities with the first team like I've got. I've trained with them, played against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
"That was the plan really and I think it's worked out perfectly because I feel fit, I feel good training with the first team and hopefully it puts me in a good position now. Obviously after a few loan spells where I didn't play too much, to be back involved and training with the first team is good. It's good for my development to be around world-class players."
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In his press conference on Friday morning, Arne Slot praised Ramsay for seizing the opportunity, but indicated games will be few and far between for the defender.
Slot said: "It is great for Calvin where he is. He came back to the U21s half a year ago and everyone there is hoping for a big chance and it is a big chance he is having now to come to the first team. When someone is really unlucky with injuries, there is always someone who benefits and Calvin is one of those. But I still think I have better options to play but I am running out of them.
"He has shown in that one game, against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, that he is good enough to be in and around our players, then you have to wait for your chance. Sometimes you have to wait for a chance to show this to the rest of the world but at this moment I have in my opinion better options."
In other loan news, Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has confirmed to Birmingham Live that the loan recall window for Lewis Koumas has been extended, with the 20-year-old winger from Chester having broken into the starting line-up recently.
Liverpool keeping tabs on Kenan Yildiz
TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 12: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus kicks the ball during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Cremonese at Juventus Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Filippo Alfero - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)
Kenan Yildiz of Juventus(Image: Filippo Alfero - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)
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TEAMtalk have reported that Juventus have made "no significant progress" in signing attacker Kenan Yildiz to a new contract, having opened negotiations last year.
The 20-year-old has scored eight goals and managed eight assists from 26 appearances this season, and is considered a fulcrum of Juventus' team going forwards. Yildiz has 26 caps and five goals for Turkey, and joined the Italian giants' academy from Bayern Munich in 2022.
TEAMtalk report that Liverpool along with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea hold an interest in the Bianconeri forward, who is rated at £87m. However, Juventus insiders apparently "insist there is no major issue in negotiations and the delay... should not be interpreted as a sign the player is available."
Other reports
One man who will not be joining Tottenham Hotspur is 19-year-old Brazilian attacker Rayan, TEAMtalk having reported he has agreed personal terms with Bournemouth. The south coast club, who lost Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City earlier this month, are said to have beaten off interest from Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle United to secure the services of Rayan - who has been compared to Brazil legend Adriano.
Christian Falk further claimed for CFBayernInsider that Bayern Munich are no longer considering a pursuit of 20-year-old Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who was linked with Liverpool last year following Luis Diaz's move to the Bavarian outfit, and could still be under consideration if the club decide to increase their attacking options in the summer. He has, however, only made 12 appearances in all competitions for Lyon this season, having been out with an ankle injury since October
Reds right-back Jeremie Frimpong has surprisingly revealed on the club's TikTok account that he grew up a Chelsea supporter. In an adorable interaction speaking to young Liverpool fans, the Dutch flyer revealed that his admiration for Didier Drogba led him to support the London side while growing up in Manchester, even though his father and brother are both Reds supporters.
Spanish journalist Diego Torres, speaking on the Second Captains podcast, has claimed that Xabi Alonso wanted to sign Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz for Real Madrid during his brief stint as manager, which came to an abrupt end on Monday (January 12) following defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final. A timely reminder of the immense position of strength Liverpool found themselves in last summer following a 20th league title - don't let it go to waste, Reds.
Alonso himself is the subject of much speculation from Fichajes, who earlier this week linked the former Liverpool midfielder with the Spurs job. Manchester United are the latest club claimed to be chasing Alonso, whose stock remains high despite his ignominious exit from the Bernabeu. However, the Basque tactician is said to prefer Liverpool.
And sticking with the Real Madrid theme, Madridista outlet Defensa Central have claimed Florentino Perez has ran out of patience with some members of the squad involved in the humiliating 3-2 defeat to LaLiga2 side Albacete on Wednesday night. Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Andriy Lunin and Fran Garcia are all said be on the chopping block, while Dean Huijsen and Arda Guler are also under scrutiny according to the report. Camavinga, Huijsen and Guler have all been linked with Liverpool previously.