Liverpool Transfer News: Rumours, Gossip and Latest Updates

Liverpool have secured their first signing of 2026, agreeing a deal for 17-year-old Austrian centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe from FK Austria Wien, set to join in summer 2026. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move on X, stating: “Liverpool agree deal to sign 17 year old Austrian centre back Ifeanyi Ndukwe for summer 2026, here we go! Agreement in place, valid from July. Austria Wien accepted the proposal. Seen as [a] huge talent, Ndukwe said yes to [the] Liverpool project.”[1][4]

As the January window heats up, Liverpool eye first-team reinforcements. With club-record signing Alexander Isak sidelined by a broken leg suffered against Tottenham, reports suggest a new striker is on the shopping list. Defensively, concerns over Ibrahima Konaté's potential exit this summer have intensified the need for a senior centre-back. Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi remains a top target, though Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez is also in contention.[1]

Other key updates include loan movements: Owen Beck has returned from Derby County after injury cut short his spell, while James Norris made his loan to Shelbourne permanent. Meanwhile, Arne Slot dismissed speculation about Mohamed Salah leaving, stating he has “no reasons” to want the forward to depart Anfield in January.[3]

Transfer rumours swirl around wingers and midfielders. Liverpool face competition from Manchester City for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo amid Salah uncertainty. Analysts suggest a world-class centre-back to partner Virgil van Dijk and a defensive midfielder for rotation with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister could perfect Slot's XI. A £88m target is also linked, though details remain vague.[2][3][5]

With Giovanni Leoni out long-term via ACL injury, Slot's squad depth is under scrutiny during a testing run. Fans await bold January moves to bolster title hopes.[3]

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