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Joseph McBride

Liverpool transfer round-up: Jurgen Klopp's Jarrod Bowen admission amid midfield blow

Although it doesn't feel like the summer transfer window was that long ago, the January window is now only two months away, and teams are already identifying potential targets to help strengthen in the near future.

Liverpool were one of the quieter sides this summer, and the arrival of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig was their only senior signing.

Despite a lack of recruitment, Jurgen Klopp's side remain the only side currently unbeaten in the Premier League, and the rumours have started to mount about potential signings at Anfield in January and next summer.

Klopp has again praised West Ham star Jarrod Bowen ahead of Liverpool's visit to the London Stadium on Sunday, but he isn't the only player linked with a move to Anfield.

Here Mirror Football round-up some of the transfer news surrounding Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window...

Jarrod Bowen praised once more

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Jarrod Bowen has been linked with a move to Liverpool (CameraSport via Getty Images)

Klopp has been rather vocal in his admiration for Bowen, and the Liverpool boss will again be able to see the 24-year-old up close as the Reds travel to the London Stadium this Sunday.

Bowen was linked with a move to Liverpool over the summer, and Klopp has praised the West Ham star once again in his pre-match press conference.

Klopp said: "I like Bowen a lot. He made his way up from Hull and took not too long to show exactly what kind of player he can be in the Premier League. He made big steps."

West Ham have transformed under David Moyes, and their high pressure style of play isn't too dissimilar to Klopp's preferred system, which could lead to a potential move for Bowen.

Nico Barella signs new deal

Nico Barella has signed a new deal at Inter Milan (Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Although Liverpool's squad remains one of the best in Europe, failing to replace Georginio Wijnaldum and ongoing injuries has ensured that their midfield does remain a weak point.

Euro 2020 winner Nico Barella had been linked with a move to Liverpool, but any potential deal now looks impossible as the Italian has signed a new deal with Inter Milan.

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Barella had an extremely successful season as he won the Serie A with Inter, before adding an international major to his name, but the Italian has now extended his stay with the Champions until 2026.

The deal makes it extremely likely that Liverpool will now have to look elsewhere for a midfielder, as Barella joins Lautaro Martinez in re-signing for the Serie A title holders.

Jurgen Klopp 'wants' Eden Hazard at Liverpool

Eden Hazard has been linked with a move away from Liverpool (REUTERS)

Liverpool have been linked with a potential move for Real Madrid star Eden Hazard, according to El Nacional.

According to Spanish news outlet, Klopp is keen to bring the former Chelsea star to Anfield in the coming months after the Belgian has fallen out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The report suggests that Madrid are keen to part ways with Hazard, which has put Klopp on high alert, as Liverpool could move for another former Chelsea star and attempt to replicate the success of Mohamed Salah.

Klopp is reportedly interested in linking Hazard up with his current forward options, and a move to Anfield could bring the best out of the Belgian once more.

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