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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is facing mounting injury problems with Alexander Isak joining the club's casualty list after needing surgery on a lower leg break. Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni has been mooted in recent days over a possible move, the Serie A stopper would be the second Italian central defender to move to Anfield after Liverpool won the race to sign Giovanni Leoni but the talented centre-back is out after suffering a serious knee injury.



They believe he offers pressing intensity and penalty-box instincts while Alexander Isak recovers from surgery on his latest injury, which included a fractured Fibula.Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain (Image: MartÃn Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)14:23James QuinlanTrey Nyoni decisionTEAM talk report there is to be a decision made over Trey Nyoni's future.It explains were it not for Liverpool's struggles this season, Arne Slot may have afforded the 18-year-old midfielder greater opportunities. The visitors are dead last in the league standings and are on track for a record-breaking relegation.And on their side will be midfielder Andre Trindade, who many devoted Reds will remember as a name thoroughly linked with the club when still a Fluminense player in 2023.He's since built up a bit of experience in the English top-flight and should Wolves go down to the Championship, could offer the Reds a cut-price midfield option next summer to bolster the squad - something done in the recent past with Gini Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri.Read the full story HEREAndre Trindade of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers look on during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers (Image: 2025 Getty Images)12:19James QuinlanJoel Ordonez preferenceAccording to Voetbalnieuws.be, Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez prefers to move to Liverpool over Chelsea as the two Premier League clubs are reportedly in for his signature.The 21-year-old, from Ecuador, is a highly-regarded talent at the Belgian club and would be worth €40m (£34.9m).Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez (Image: Getty Images)10:55Stephen KillenLiverpool dicussing high-profile cover after Alexander Isak injuryAccording to Caught Offside, Liverpool are discussing several names as short-term cover up front after injury to Alexander Isak.It has been said that high-profile names have been discussed.Here is what is among the names mooted:Ivan ToneyDusan VlahovicGoncalo RamosRodrygoBradley Barcola (Image: Getty)09:29Stephen KillenCrystal Palace not expected to change Marc Guehi stance in JanuaryThe Athletic's Deal Sheet has been released and Liverpool feature within it with some reports regarding Antoine Semenyo and what positions are needed.Here are the key bits.Liverpool 'have' the freedom to react in the market but will likely stick with what they have.Antoine Semenyo is admired, but Man City preferred destination in January.Mohamed Salah's exit not expected.Liverpool are still interested in Marc Guehi but don't expect Crystal Palace's stance will change after failed move.

(Image: PA)09:01Stephen KillenLiverpool turn their attention to Bradley BarcolaIt was reported in previous days that Liverpool have turned their attention to Bradley Barcola after losing ground in the race to sign Antoine Semenyo.The claim, which comes from Caught Offside, suggests that Barcola is emerging as a prime alternative next month or in the summer.The recruitment team at Anfield are said to have intensifed their reports on the France international and it is claimed that Arne Slot views him as a long-term solution for their attacking options. (Image: Getty Images)08:16Stephen KillenBarcelona cool interest in Marc Guehi after "very high" Liverpool offerAccording to reports in Spain, Barcelona met with the agents of Liverpool target Marc Guehi.However, it has been suggested that they have cooled their interest due to the finances involved.From January 1, the 25-year-old can speak to overseas clubs over a pre-contract agreement.Mundo Deportivo are claiming that Guehi has "very high" offers from Bayern and Liverpool, interesting...Marc Guehi ahead of Crystal Palace's Premier League game against Leeds United (Image: (Ed Sykes/Getty Images))08:12Stephen KillenSubscribe to our dedicated Liverpool newsletterSubscribe to our dedicated Liverpool newsletter, it's free!Who doesn't like a freebie?It features a round-up of all the week's news, exclusives and opinion surrounding Liverpool - better still, you can get involved too.