Liverpool latest: 'Agreement reached' as Marcus Rashford scuppers transfer plans

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Liverpool enjoyed a busy summer transfer window under Arne Slot and could look to add some new faces come JanuaryLiverpool had a remarkable summer transfer window but one January strategy could be thwarted. Arne Slot has been armed with plenty of resources for this Premier League season.Following their league title triumph in what was Slot's inaugural campaign, Liverpool didn't rest on their laurels when it came to the transfer window.

ECHO Sport brings you the latest news from Anfield, including a rumoured agreement for a defender and a legend taking a dig at Slot.Marcus Rashford disrupts Liverpool planLyon star Malick Fofana has reportedly caught Liverpool's eye in the past. As a result, Barcelona are keeping an eye on young talents they could bring in if they decide not to take up the 28-year-old's £26m purchase option.Spanish publication Sport has reported that Fofana is on the radar of the Catalan side, with a potential transfer fee of £51.5m if he were to depart Lyon.Back in July, Liverpool found themselves linked with the young player, amid rumours that both Chelsea and Arsenal also rate him highly.Speculation around Ibrahima Konate's contractCentre-back Ibrahima Konate has been at the heart of contract speculation this season, as his current agreement with Liverpool is set to expire in June 2026.From January, he could sign a pre-contract deal with another European club and there have been scant suggestions of him signing a new contract with Liverpool.Real Madrid are rumoured to be the next destination for the French international, with Spanish reports addressing speculation that an agreement has been reached.

AS alleges that Liverpool have given up on trying to secure Konate to a new contract.However, they also maintain that any rumours about an agreement with Real Madrid are just that and currently the club are simply monitoring Konate and believe the situation is positive.Jamie Carragher criticises Arne Slot's strategyLiverpool's summer activity has been widely discussed but one former player believes that new signings have been thrust into the limelight too quickly. Jamie Carragher has criticised Slot for his use of his new recruits."Looking at Liverpool in these last couple of weeks, there may be one valid criticism with hindsight would be about the manager," Carragher shared on talkSPORT."Maybe he blooded too many of the signings too early and it didn't really help them as such.