Overview
- Liverpool confirmed Conor Bradley underwent knee surgery and is likely out for the rest of the season, with the defender posting that his comeback has begun.
- Reports indicate Liverpool are assessing January options for a young centre-back and a full-back, with a larger centre-back addition expected in the summer if no mid-season deal materialises.
- Joe Gomez is set to stay this month as he provides cover at right-back and centre-back, with approaches for the defender expected to be rebuffed according to multiple reports.
- Marc Guehi remains a key target after a collapsed summer move, with Palace said to want £35–40m in January, Manchester City considering a move, Arsenal still interested, and fresh reporting suggesting the player prefers a summer exit.
- Pundits warn Liverpool are short of defensive options and urge January action as the squad manages fixture congestion and other injuries, including long-term absences for Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak.