Liverpool overcame Leicester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night after Jurgen Klopp relied on the full depth of his squad.
Though the Reds have often used the competition as a chance to give fringe players game time, the German coach’s options were more stretched than usual, given the many absences within his ranks.
Liverpool have since seen their Boxing Day clash with Leeds postponed due to the opposition's number of positive covid-19 cases, but still face a packed fixture list in the coming weeks.
So with that in mind, could Reds boss Klopp look to boost his numbers when the January transfer window opens?
Here’s a round-up of all the latest players linked with a move to Anfield as the club prepares to navigate the tricky winter months.
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Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland
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Liverpool have long been listed as having an interest in the prolific Dortmund forward, with rumours being reignited as the January transfer window nears.
Sky Germany report that the the Reds are one of four clubs - alongside Real Madrid, Manchester City, and PSG - that could sign the 21-year-old in the summer.
It has been widely reported by various outlets that Haaland has a £75m release clause that will become active at the end of the season, leading to the speculation over his next destination.
According to the report, Mohamed Salah 's contract talks could also be a factor with the forward making 'demands' that Liverpool bring in reinforcements to bolster the squad.
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Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio
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Liverpool have had a €40m offer for Asensio rejected by Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
El Nacional claim that Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to cash in on Asensio, but it was the player himself who rejected the move to Merseyside.
The Reds allegedly matched Perez’s valuation of the forward, though the 25-year-old was reportedly unhappy at the prospect of being a squad player, the role he currently has in Madrid.
It’s claimed that the Spain international wishes to go to a club where he would be 'one of the big stars', with both Milan clubs also being linked with the winger.
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Porto winger Luis Diaz
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Porto winger Luis Diaz is a reported target for Liverpool but the Reds are expected to face competition for his signature.
FourFourTwo claims that Manchester United and Bayern Munich are also 'circling' the Colombian forward, who has 12 league goals in 15 games so far this season.
The report labels Diaz as a 'dream signing' but the 24-year-old is expected to command a considerable fee, placing the prospect of a January move in doubt.
It is claimed that Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, combined with the latter’s call for reinforcements as part of his contract talks, may persuade the Reds to reconsider.
