Liverpool news: Premier League transfer links emerge and Arne Slot reveals 'option'

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A crushing defeat to relegation candidates Wolves last time out in the league did little to help their cause.While the Reds' season has been plagued by inconsistencies, the defending Premier League champions have been given reason for optimism thanks to the performances of young winger Rio Nguomha. In today's Liverpool news, Slot has discussed the 17-year-old's prospects while the club have been linked with a shock transfer raid on a rival.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

However, Slot resisted the temptation to include Ngumoha in his starting XI against Galatasaray.READ MORE: Liverpool dressing room verdict emerges over Champions League hopes - 'The new lads'READ MORE: Arne Slot gives Alisson update as Liverpool handed injury boost for TottenhamTalking ahead of the clash with Spurs, Slot teased the starlet's inclusion this weekend, claiming he is simply one 'option' for the Reds. He said: "It's not that we think so far ahead for his career but we have treated him carefully, I have said that before."He cannot be too many days on the pitch because of stress fractures, players at this club have had that but Rio can start for us.

I said he would get more playing time and we saw that so he is an option to start one of the upcoming three games."Premier League rival raidLiverpool have been tipped to land Micky van de Ven for a cut-price deal if Tottenham go down this season. Naturally."However, Liverpool won't be able to cast an eye on Van de Ven come Sunday as he serves a one-match ban for his recent red card against Crystal Palace.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.