Liverpool receive urgent transfer message as Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk issues raised
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Liverpool's title defence this season has been hugely underwhelming but the situation can still become even more desperate, with Arne Slot now being advised on what to do nextLiverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged Arne Slot to sign a centre back in the January transfer window. But the situation can still worsen given the lack of depth Liverpool have in central defence.Neither Ibrahima Konate nor Virgil van Dijk have been playing to their usual lofty standards.
But Leoni was hugely unfortunate to suffer an ACL tear on his debut in September, while Guehi’s deadline day move to Anfield collapsed due to Palace’s refusal to lose their main man.Former striker Fowler, speaking on behalf of Adventure Gamers, has now warned that Liverpool urgently need to address their centre back situation in the January transfer window by bringing in at least one player.Fowler said: “I'll be genuinely amazed if Liverpool don't bring a centre-half in. Joe Gomez is a wonderful player and I really like Joe, but he hasn't really put a long streak of games together because he’s just injured, through no fault of his own.“So I think Liverpool are probably lacking a little bit of depth in the defensive area.
The latter is reportedly refusing to sign a new contract with Dortmund.And Konate’s own uncertain contract situation, given he has six months left on his deal, means a new arrival is crucial due to the Frenchman being able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club abroad in January.Slot will be hoping for more stability from his defence when his side take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday, before hosting PSV in the Champions League four days later.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.