3 Transfers Liverpool Can Complete in January

Liverpool were flying high at the top of the Premier League table this time last year, but heading into the January transfer window, Arne Slot’s Reds are all but out of the title race.

It’s been a difficult first half of the season for the Merseyside giants after the joys of becoming champions just seven months ago. They find themselves fifth in the table, and Slot will be wondering what’s gone wrong.

Mohamed Salah ignited a hailstorm when he reacted to being dropped by calling out the club and his manager for “throwing him under the bus.” The Egyptian forward’s future remains uncertain despite being reintegrated into Slot’s squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations.

Slot won’t just be without Salah in the upcoming weeks as Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a broken leg. The Swede became the most expensive signing in British football history in the summer, but he’s made a torrid start at Anfield.

That’s why Liverpool can be expected to do business in January because the record amount of money spent in the summer hasn’t paid dividends. But it’s not just underperforming new arrivals that are proving problematic, and three signings could help Slot get his side back on track.

Marc Guehi Should Be the No.1 Choice

Missing out on Marc Guehi on deadline day in September has proven even more of a headache than many envisioned. The Crystal Palace man was one step away from sealing a £35 million move to Anfield before the Eagles pulled the plug after Oliver Glasner put his foot down.

The work on a deal for Guehi has already been done, including getting the player on board to join Slot’s team. Reports claim that the 25-year-old is still prioritizing the Reds despite interest from Real Madrid.

While the defending champions could wait until the summer to sign the English centre-back as a free agent, there are glaring issues at the back. Ibrahima Konate appears to have been unsettled by talk of a Madrid move in the summer, and the Frenchman has been way below his usual standards, and that should be taken into consideration.

Antoine Semenyo is Wanted By Manchester City Too

All eyes are on Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, as the Bournemouth attacker has a £65million release clause that becomes active for 10 days. He has been linked with a move to Anfield since the start of the season, and doubts over Salah’s future have only fuelled further talk of the Ghanian becoming his replacement.

Liverpool have a fight on their hands to win the race for Semenyo, as Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also battling for the 25-year-old. But offering him the chance to be Salah’s heir and one of the new faces of a new era at the club could sway him.

Semenyo has already given the Kop a taste of what he’s all about after he struck a brilliant brace in the season’s opener. He could thrive in a pacey frontline alongside the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Isak and Cody Gakpo.

Crystal Palace Double Raid for Daniel Munoz

Liverpool’s transfer chiefs didn’t take long at all to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold as they agreed to pay Jeremie Frimpong’s £30 million release clause once last season concluded. The Dutch wing-back was signed due to his excellent output in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, but his profile hasn’t been a good fit.

Frimpong doesn’t suit Slot’s system, and the criticism of Alexander-Arnold’s defensive abilities is now being directed at his replacement. An injury-plagued start has also been a concern, and that’s why the Reds should swoop for Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz.

The Colombian is as reliable as they come, given he has a year’s worth of experience playing in the Premier League under his belt. He is also versatile, able to play at right-back and right wing-back, which would come in handy for Slot.

Reports suggest the 29-year-old is on the club’s radar heading into 2026 and, given his age, they shouldn’t be accepting to pay an astronomical fee. He is statistically one of the best wing-backs in Europe, and his acquisition allows Slot to play Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield rather than as a makeshift right-back.