Liverpool: ‘January signing plan’ emerges as Arne Slot makes demand despite four-word fear

According to reports, Premier League giants Liverpool have hatched a January signing plan after they missed out on Real Sociedad s Martin Zubimendi.

had success in the final days of the summer transfer window as they signed Italy international Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a cut-price deal worth around £12.5m. They also reached an agreement with Valencia to sign goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will join the club in 2025.

The summer window was still frustrating for the Reds, though. At the start of August, they stepped up their interest in as their priority was to sign a new No.6.

The Spain international was previously linked with Arsenal, but Liverpool were expected to sign him as they were willing to activate the £51m release clause in his contract.