Liverpool has reportedly made a significant €90 million offer to Real Madrid for one of their star players, who has become a primary transfer target for the club. Despite the lucrative bid, the 15-time Champions League winners are said to be hesitant to let the player go.
As the January transfer window approaches, Liverpool fans may feel a mix of anticipation and concern. Arne Slot’s team is performing impressively in both the Premier League and Champions League, currently sitting at the top of both tables. However, challenges are arising off the pitch.
With Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah set to become free agents at the season’s end, Liverpool faces a time crunch to renew their contracts. All three players will soon be able to negotiate with foreign clubs if their deals remain unresolved. According to Spanish sources, one of these key figures may even be at risk of leaving before the season concludes.
The Spanish outlet Defensa Central suggests Liverpool is contemplating a potential January swap involving Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni. The proposed deal would value Alexander-Arnold at around £21 million ($27 million/€25 million), with Tchouameni as part of the exchange. Real Madrid’s patience with the French midfielder appears to be waning, and Liverpool, who previously targeted Tchouameni in 2022, may reignite their interest.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s new 2024/2025 home kit, inspired by the iconic 1984 chrome-yellow design, is now available. This design pays homage to the season when Liverpool won their fourth European Cup and achieved a historic treble.
On another front, Inter Live reports that Liverpool has ruled out accepting January offers for Federico Chiesa, despite recent rumors linking him with a return to Italy. Both Inter Milan and Roma have reportedly approached Chiesa’s agent, as the winger has faced challenges since joining Liverpool and is currently sidelined due to injury. He has missed Liverpool’s last nine games, with manager Arne Slot acknowledging the player’s adjustment difficulties but expressing optimism for his return to training soon.
Liverpool.com notes that leaving Liverpool so early in his career could be damaging for Chiesa, who needs to adapt quickly and make a strong impression on the pitch.