Liverpool FC Transfer News LIVE - Real Madrid Raid Revealed, Reds Rival Chelsea, Brighton Bombshell

Liverpool's January 2026 transfer window has been relatively quiet amid a mounting injury crisis, with manager Arne Slot's reigning Premier League champions struggling in their title defense after a record £446.5m summer spend.[1]

Confirmed Ins

• Mor Talla Ndiaye: 18-year-old Senegalese centre-back signed from Amitie FC for around £1m. A U17 World Cup standout, he bolsters the defense hit by injuries to Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and others—leaving Virgil van Dijk as the only fit senior centre-back.[1][3]
• Owen Beck: Left-back recalled from Derby County loan due to injury rehab needs. He signed a new contract last summer but didn't play during the spell.[1][2][3]

Confirmed Outs

• James Norris: Left-back's loan to Shelbourne turned permanent for an undisclosed fee.[1][2][3]
• Luke Chambers: Young left-back loaned to Charlton Athletic.[1]
• James Balagizi: Midfielder loaned to Forest Green Rovers.[2]

Latest Rumours

The Real Madrid raid targets Ibrahima Konate, with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan also circling the injured defender.[1] Liverpool are rivals to Chelsea in the race for Brighton bombshell Carlos Baleba, a promising midfielder.[1] Tottenham's Micky van de Ven is linked as defensive cover.[1]

Outgoing stars: Mohamed Salah attracts Saudi bids from Al Hilal and Al-Qadsiah, plus Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. Andrew Robertson's Tottenham move is on hold.[1]

With the window closing February 2, fans urge action for Champions League push, but no major deals yet despite rivals like Man City snapping up Marc Guehi (£20m) and Antoine Semenyo (£62.5m)—both once Liverpool targets.[2][3]

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