{"id":37187,"date":"2026-01-05T23:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T04:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/a-deal-is-coming-trusted-journalist-shares-exciting-updates-on-liverpool-transfer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T23:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T04:37:33","slug":"a-deal-is-coming-trusted-journalist-shares-exciting-updates-on-liverpool-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/a-deal-is-coming-trusted-journalist-shares-exciting-updates-on-liverpool-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;A deal is coming&#8217;: trusted journalist shares exciting updates on Liverpool transfer"},"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\/2026\/01\/05\/a-deal-is-coming-trusted-journalist-shares-exciting-updates-on-liverpool-transfer\/#Who_is_Mor_Ndiay\" >Who is Mor Ndiay?<\/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\/2026\/01\/05\/a-deal-is-coming-trusted-journalist-shares-exciting-updates-on-liverpool-transfer\/#Liverpool_could_lose_Marc_Gehi\" >Liverpool could lose Marc Gehi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool are reportedly close to completing a deal for highly-rated Senegalese defender Mor Ndiaye, according to the latest reports from Merseyside.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Liverpool Echo journalist Paul Gorst, the Reds are &#8220;closing&#8221; for a left-sided centre-back. He recently caught the eye of scouts when he coached Senegal at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>The deal with Ndiaye is reportedly in the final stages. Once completed, the teenager is not expected to join Arne Slott&#8217;s first team immediately. Instead, he will continue his development by linking up with Rob Page&#8217;s Under-21 team.<\/p>\n<p>Ndiaye&#8217;s arrival could trigger a loan move for another talented defender, Amara Naro.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to X, a reliable Liverpool correspondent said: &#8220;Liverpool are close to signing left-sided centre-back Mor Ndiay, who recently played for Senegal at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>If the deal goes through, he will join Rob Page&#8217;s U21 squad. Amara Naro was set to go on loan if an agreement with Ndiay were reached. \u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Mor_Ndiay\"><\/span>Who is Mor Ndiay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mor Ndiay is considered one of Senegal&#8217;s most promising defenders.<\/p>\n<p>A left-sided centre-back, he combines physical strength and ball-playing ability, a highly coveted profile in modern football.<\/p>\n<p>His performance at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar greatly enhanced his reputation, highlighting his aerial superiority, reading of the game and composure under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s move to sign Ndiaye is seen as part of a long-term strategy to secure their defensive future after recently agreeing to sign 17-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_could_lose_Marc_Gehi\"><\/span>Liverpool could lose Marc Gehi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While signing Ndiaye is a boost for the future, Liverpool&#8217;s pursuit of immediate defensive reinforcements has hit a potential roadblock.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds have long admired Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehy but now face stiff competition.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City have emerged as favorites to sign Guehi following the injury crisis at the Etihad, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>With Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol both facing sidelines, manager Pep Guardiola could force a move for the England international, taking over one of Liverpool&#8217;s key long-term targets.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool are reportedly close to completing a deal for highly-rated Senegalese defender Mor Ndiaye, according to the latest reports from Merseyside. According to Liverpool Echo journalist Paul Gorst, the Reds are &#8220;closing&#8221; for a left-sided centre-back. He recently caught the eye of scouts when he coached Senegal at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. 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