Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip with updates on Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz
Liverpool are being linked with several potential new signings ahead of the January transfer window. The Reds had a quiet summer in terms of new arrivals, with Federico Chiesa the only addition to the squad.
Giorgi Mamardashvili was also signed from Valencia in a deal worth £30 million. The Georgia international goalkeeper will spend the remainder of the season on loan with Valencia before officially moving to Anfield next summer to compete with Alisson Becker for the No.1 spot in the squad.
Arne Slot’s team are currently second in the Premier League table following the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the weekend. Liverpool are now one point adrift of leaders Manchester City after their first nine top-flight matches of the campaign.
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The ECHO takes a look at some of the latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip that has generated headlines over the last 24 hours.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. According to TEAMtalk, the Reds will battle Chelsea for the centre-back’s signature when the transfer window is open next summer rather than in January.
The report claims that Liverpool have identified Murillo as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk, who is out of contract at the end of the season. It has been claimed that Murillo has emerged as a “top” target for the Reds thanks to his performances with Forest, with the Anfield hierarchy set to monitor the defender over the remainder of the season.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are also reportedly interested in signing Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz. According to Caught Offside, the Reds will battle Arsenal for the Turkey international’s signature, who reportedly view Yildiz as a possible option to compete with Bukayo Saka.
Liverpool, however, reportedly view Yildiz as a possible successor for Mohamed Salah, who is out of contract in the summer of 2025. The 19-year-old recently signed a new deal with Juventus that saw him commit his future with the Serie A club until 2029.
