{"id":28344,"date":"2025-11-24T06:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/24\/source-liverpool-urgently-need-january-signing-name-of-top-level-transfer-target\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T06:50:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:50:17","slug":"source-liverpool-urgently-need-january-signing-name-of-top-level-transfer-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/24\/source-liverpool-urgently-need-january-signing-name-of-top-level-transfer-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Liverpool urgently need January signing. Name of top-level transfer target"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/24\/source-liverpool-urgently-need-january-signing-name-of-top-level-transfer-target\/#Liverpool_have_identified_their_defensive_target\" >Liverpool have identified their defensive target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/24\/source-liverpool-urgently-need-january-signing-name-of-top-level-transfer-target\/#Reds_need_more_quality_to_improve_defensive_vulnerabilities\" >Reds need more quality to improve defensive vulnerabilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool&#8217;s January transfer window is shaping up to be the most decisive in recent memory, with manager Arne Slott and the club&#8217;s executives preparing to make significant personnel changes to stabilize a sluggish season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Their recent defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield saw them relegated to the bottom half of the Premier League for the first time this season.<\/p>\n<p>Currently sitting 11th in the league, their Premier League title defense is collapsing in completely unusual circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>After a series of defensive failures, the Reds have made it clear signing a top-level centre-back is a top priority this winter, a source close to the agency industry has said. <em><strong>catch off side<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_have_identified_their_defensive_target\"><\/span>Liverpool have identified their defensive target<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s recruitment team, led by sporting director Richard Hughes, have compiled a shortlist of high-profile defensive targets.<\/p>\n<p>among them, <strong>mark gehi<\/strong> Crystal Palace have emerged as the frontrunners. The 25-year-old England international has been a consistent performer at Palace and was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>But Guehi is not the only player attracting Liverpool&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nico Schlotterbeck<\/strong>Borussia Dortmund&#8217;s powerful centre-back is also being closely monitored by the club&#8217;s scout team.<\/p>\n<p>Schlotterbeck&#8217;s combination of tactical acumen and leadership makes him an attractive option, especially given Dortmund&#8217;s openness to negotiations should a big bid arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Another potential target is <strong>anthony silva<\/strong> Benfica&#8217;s one of Europe&#8217;s brightest young defensive talents. At just 22 years old, Silva is seen as a long-term investor who could anchor Liverpool&#8217;s backline for the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool will face stiff competition for his signature, with his performances in the Portuguese League and Champions League attracting interest from several top clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Sports CP <strong>Gonzalo Inacio<\/strong> This remains another strong candidate. The 24-year-old left-footed defender fits the modern profile of a ball-handling centre-back, comfortable in possession and good at initiating attacks from deep.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>Dayo Upamecano<\/strong> Bayern Munich&#8217;s contract situation with the Frenchman could pave the way for a move in the near future, and has been mooted as a potential opportunistic signing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reds_need_more_quality_to_improve_defensive_vulnerabilities\"><\/span>Reds need more quality to improve defensive vulnerabilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2-414x271.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2-630x412.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2-768x503.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2-770x504.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2-900x589.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2-1200x786.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-2.jpg.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marc Guehi is Liverpool&#8217;s top target ahead of the January deadline. (Photo by Ryan Pearce\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Defensive solidity is a priority at Anfield right now. Having conceded 20 goals in their first 12 Premier League games, it is clear that defense is their weak point.<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are both struggling at the back.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Gomez is currently the only back-up option, which is why the Merseyside club are targeting players in that position to add more depth and quality.<\/p>\n<p>At the moment, Guehi looks like the most achievable target, given the presence of fans at Anfield and his contract situation with Palace.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool&#8217;s decision on Arne Slott after recent defeat<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool&#8217;s January transfer window is shaping up to be the most decisive in recent memory, with manager Arne Slott and the club&#8217;s executives preparing to make significant personnel changes to stabilize a sluggish season. 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