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Liverpool could now be offered ex-Man City star as big club explore Reds swap deal - report

Alexis Mac Allister for Liverpool-1

Liverpool's January planning continues against a more encouraging backdrop after a much-needed upturn in results.

Sunday brings the chance to make that improvement count against Arsenal, with the Premier League champions due at Anfield.

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Andoni Iraola's side are chasing a third consecutive league victory, and beating Mikel Arteta's men would also give the home crowd a much stronger reason to believe Liverpool can get themselves properly involved at the top.

The Reds had to sweat for their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, a sChelsea held them to a 1-1 draw before Liverpool came through the shootout 6-5, keeping their momentum alive.

Iraola changed seven starters for that tie, so Sunday's selection should bring another reshuffle.

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Arsenal's cup experience was rather less enjoyable.

Their defeat on penalties at Fleetwood has left Arteta facing awkward questions, and Liverpool must be ready for opponents desperate to put that result behind them.

History offers the hosts some encouragement. Arsenal have failed to win any of their last 13 league games at Anfield, with Liverpool winning eight of those contests.

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Both meetings last season were tight, with Liverpool taking four points and keeping two clean sheets, so another solid defensive afternoon would give Iraola's attackers a real platform to hurt the visitors.

Arsenal have already shut out opponents five times in the league this season

Liverpool will need patience if the first breakthrough proves hard to find, and a loud Anfield crowd could have a big part to play in keeping the pressure on as the game wears on.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz could return after missing the last three games, while Jeremie Frimpong remains sidelined.

Jeremie Frimpong for Liverpool-1

Bukayo Saka is absent for Arsenal and Max Dowman is suspended. Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Christos Tzolis have returned to training, giving Arteta some welcome options.

Liverpool could be offered Brahim Diaz as Real Madrid weigh Alexis Mac Allister deal

Brahim Diaz for Real Madrid

Beyond Sunday's contest, Alexis Mac Allister's future continues to attract attention, with Real Madrid reportedly considering a deal involving Brahim Diaz.

El Intransigente claims Madrid are examining whether they could include players in a move for the Liverpool midfielder in 2027.

Diaz is among the names being considered as the Spanish club look at ways to reduce the cash needed to tempt Liverpool into selling.

The report describes an idea still being assessed, and there has been no formal offer, or an agreement involving Diaz.

That leaves a sizeable gap between an intriguing transfer suggestion and something Liverpool would actually have to make a decision on.

Diaz, who was once on the books at Man City, can operate behind a striker or from a wide position, offering a different attacking option. Losing Mac Allister would also create a separate question in central midfield, so any deal would need careful thought.

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister

The Argentine's existing contract runs until June 2028, and he has previously spoken about his disappointment at not receiving fresh terms, while also making clear his commitment to Liverpool.

Iraola has welcomed his desire to stay, which is an important part of the picture amid Madrid's reported interest.

That would be a major call for Liverpool as Iraola's team clicks, so any attacking addition would need to justify the disruption of taking an established midfielder out of his plans.

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