Overview
- Multiple outlets report Liverpool are nearing a move for Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez for about £43m, with an initial fee near £35m and Chelsea understood to have withdrawn interest.
- Local reporting indicates a restrained approach to the window, with any additions expected to be opportunistic despite short-term defensive needs.
- Marc Guehi remains a target after a deadline-day collapse in September, with reports suggesting Liverpool could revisit the deal in the summer when he is set to be available on a free.
- Liverpool have recalled midfielder James McConnell from Ajax, and left-back James Norris is in advanced talks over a permanent switch to Shelbourne that could be finalised early in the window.
- Ibrahima Konate has not agreed a new contract and, without a breakthrough, can begin talks over a pre-contract with overseas clubs this month.