Assuming Control at Liverpool as Leroy Sane Joins and Anfield Says Farewell to a Familiar Figure.

As the January transfer window approaches, Jurgen Klopp faces several crucial decisions for Liverpool. Mirror Football aims to assist Liverpool’s manager by proposing possible moves.

Liverpool has a history of significant expenditures during past winter transfer windows, with players such as Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo making notable contributions in recent seasons. Considering the club’s title contention, further exploration of the market seems logical.

Mirror Football has speculated on potential transfers that Klopp and Liverpool might consider in the upcoming window. While there are limited immediate candidates for departure within the squad, an intriguing suggestion involves Thiago Alcantara. Despite his noteworthy moments, such as a spectacular goal against Porto, injuries have limited Thiago’s league appearances to 67 since his high-profile signing from Bayern Munich in 2020. With his contract nearing expiration, a January exit could be plausible, especially given reported interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and La Liga.

In addition to considering the departure of established first-team players, it might be prudent to loan out some young talents. Conor Bradley, who has yet to make a Premier League appearance due to a back injury, could benefit from a spell at a Championship side. With Mo Salah set to participate in the African Cup of Nations, Liverpool will require additional goal-scoring options. Leroy Sane, a former standout performer for Manchester City, emerges as a potential excellent choice. His contract with Bayern Munich has only 18 months left, potentially making him available for sale if a new deal is not reached.

Liverpool also faces an urgent need in the center-back position following Joel Matip’s injury. Maxence Lacroix, frequently linked with a potential move to Anfield, has demonstrated his skills at Wolfsburg and has a relatively short remaining period on his current contract, making a January transfer feasible. Additionally, with Bradley expected to leave, Trent Alexander-Arnold would be the sole natural right-back at Liverpool.

Kyle Walker-Peters, who has excelled for Southampton in the Championship, could potentially fill that gap, having previously played as a right-back for Tottenham.