Liverpool transfer ruled out as 'urgent' Conor Bradley replacement search underway

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I cannot access the specific Mirror article you've linked. However, based on the search results provided and the headline you've shared, I can clarify what the current situation actually is: **The headline appears to be misleading or outdated.** According to multiple authoritative sources from January 2026, Liverpool is **not** conducting an urgent search for a Conor Bradley replacement[1][3]. Here's what's actually happening: **The Injury:** Conor Bradley, Liverpool's 22-year-old right-back, suffered a **season-ending knee injury** during the January 9, 2026 match against Arsenal[4]. The injury involves significant ligament and bone damage but is not an ACL injury[4]. He will undergo surgery and has no official timeframe for return[4]. **Liverpool's Transfer Stance:** Despite Bradley's absence, Liverpool are **not expected to sign a defender in January**[1]. The club has a longstanding policy against panic-buying or seeking short-term fixes[3]. Their plan is for Bradley to be fit for pre-season training[3]. **Current Right-Back Options:** Liverpool have limited options at the position: - Jeremie Frimpong (signed for £29.5 million in summer but dealing with hamstring issues)[3] - Joe Gomez (recently returning from hamstring problems, not a genuine right-back)[4] - Midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones used as emergency cover[4] **International Football:** Bradley will miss Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off against Italy in March, though qualification for the summer World Cup remains a possibility[4]. Liverpool's refusal to enter the transfer market reflects their established transfer philosophy rather than confidence in current depth.