After extending their perfect start in the Champions league with a 2-0 win over Porto on Wednesday, Liverpool return to league action against Southampton this weekend.
The game against the Saints will be Liverpool’s last in November, as they kick-off next month with a Merseyside derby at Goodison in midweek.
With the Reds’ hectic festive period now just a few weeks away, attention has already begun to turn to potential targets in the January transfer window.
Here’s a roundup of all the latest players being linked with a move to Liverpool during the January sales.
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Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch
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Liverpool are said to be rivalling Juventus for the Ajax midfielder, according to the report.
The 19-year-old was also consistently linked with a move to Anfield throughout the summer due to his growing reputation within the game.
Gravenberch’s current deal with Ajax runs until 2023 meaning that the Dutch club have until the summer to command a significant fee, unless he signs a new deal.
The centre-midfielder became a regular for Ajax last season and was part of the Netherlands' squad for Euro 2020.
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Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips
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The Leeds midfielder was another player who was linked to Liverpool during the summer and the speculation has continued around the 25-year-old’s future.
It was reported by the Daily Star last month that Liverpool were allegedly battling with Manchester United to sign Phillips, who was apparently valued at £60m.
Speaking to Give Me Sport, Daily Star journalist Paul Brown reaffirmed the earlier report, saying both clubs are “very interested” in Phillips and have “made moves” to alert his representatives.
The England man has been a standout performer in a struggling Leeds side so far this season, even impressing at centre-back against Tottenham last weekend.
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Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo
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Liverpool are said to be attempting to “complicate” Barcelona’s negotiations to renew Araujo’s contract.
The 22-year-old centre-back enjoyed a breakthrough season at Barcelona last term and the Spanish club are looking to tie the defender to a new deal, with his current contract expiring in 2023.
However, according to the report, the Uruguay international’s wage demands are higher than expected, while Liverpool are claimed to be “following its developments”.
Chelsea are also named as a potential suitor in the report as Barcelona reportedly “cannot compete” with the financial resources available to Premier League clubs.
