Liverpool news: Arne Slot drops major transfer hint as Harvey Elliott update emerges
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The latest Liverpool news as Arne Slot look ahead to the January transfer window to address concerns in his squadLiverpool are already looking towards the January transfer window as they bid to get their season back on track. Slot has now given an update over the club's transfer plans while Harvey Elliott's future on loan at Aston Villa has been clarified.Slot outlines January plansSlot has played down the need for Liverpool to recruit a new centre-back in January.
The Dutchman has instead hinted that the Reds will prioritise other positions of the team.The Reds saw a £35m move for Marc Guehi collapse on transfer deadline day and are currently down to three available senior centre-backs after Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending ACL injury on his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup earlier in the season.Ibrahima Konate also continues to be the subject of scrutiny his Anfield future also the subject of speculation ahead of his contract expiring next summer.Slot has insisted the Reds' mid-season transfer plans are not his focus. Maybe you are not aware of it yet but we have other positions, at the moment, which is a bit more of an issue."Elliott's Villa stay addressedVilla boss Unai Emery has explained there are several factors behind Harvey Elliott's limited game time at Aston Villa.
Elliott arrived at Villa Park on an initial loan deal on deadline day but the attacking midfielder has featured in just five matches for the club so far.Under the terms of the deal, Villa will have to pay Liverpool £35m to make the transfer permanent if the 22-year-old makes another five appearances.Emery has previously said he considers Elliott's strongest position to be as a No. Some players, they need more time, or we can speak about how he struggled last year, Buendia, to achieve what he is doing this season."Harvey Elliott, he is working very well.