Overview

• David Ornstein told NBC Sports he is not expecting Liverpool to sign a centre-back in January and does not foresee a Marc Guehi move then.
• Club-focused reporting says Liverpool are unlikely to sanction a January exit for Joe Gomez, who is valued for his versatility after Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury.
• Joe Gomez is described as content to remain at Anfield so long as he is needed and getting games under Arne Slot.
• Transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg reports Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are seriously involved in the race to sign Marc Guehi on a free in 2026, with Liverpool still in the mix and Bayern holding initial talks with his camp.
• Some outlets report Liverpool could still look to add centre-back cover in January and that Crystal Palace may consider reduced offers for Guehi, but these claims are not universally corroborated.