Liverpool Daily News Roundup
Report claims Hansi Flick is ready to offload Ronald Araujo. Liverpool, needing defensive reinforcements with Van Dijk ageing and Konate uncertain, could revisit interest.
Liverpool plan no right-back signing despite Bradley injury, with Gomez, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Jones and Endo as cover; Ramsay loan blocked. Paqueta seeks Flamengo move; Celtic eye Kovacevic.
Robert Andrich urged Florian Wirtz to avoid Bayern; Wirtz chose Liverpool for €125m. After a slow start, the 22-year-old has 3 goals and 2 assists in his last six.
Juventus want Federico Chiesa back but Liverpool demand €20m and a permanent deal. Juve prefer a loan with option. Chiesa is open to return; talks continue.
Salah’s Egypt lose 1-0 to Senegal. He plays AFCON third-place on 17 Jan, so will miss Liverpool vs Burnley and may miss Marseille. Likely back for Bournemouth, then Qarabag.
Andy Robertson, out of contract in summer, admits he needs talks with family and wants more minutes. Kerkez is first-choice left-back, hinting at a possible free exit.
Ekitike jokes about struggling vs low blocks after FA Cup goal vs Barnsley. Slot says rivals change shape to stifle Liverpool, praising set-pieces, long shots and Curtis Jones’ skill.
Danny Murphy says Liverpool monitor Xabi Alonso after Real Madrid exit but back Arne Slot, now 10 unbeaten. Champions League qualification remains key.
Liverpool host Burnley: Bradley out after knee surgery; Leoni ACL season over; Ngumoha a doubt after cramp; Salah out of AFCON but unclear to feature; no suspensions.
