Liverpool's dream January transfer window – Marc Guehi finally signs as Alexander Isak replacement secured

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Liverpool look set to be busy in the January transfer window despite dropping £400million last summer on a plethora of new talentIt's Christmas. However, after spending £400m in the window, the weight of expectation is heavy on Slot and his side.READ MORE: Man City star knows what is 'important' after Mohamed Salah performs heroicsREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah's ex-Egypt teammate reveals what Liverpool star is really like off the pitchThankfully, they are on a five-game unbeaten streak in the league, but due to a plethora of injuries in important positions, Liverpool may have to go back into the market again in January as a matter of necessity.

With Guehi out of contract at the end of the season, Liverpool could, of course, wait and negotiate a free transfer for him.However, it seems far more likely that we will see the Reds sticking £15million on the table for Crystal Palace and secure their man. Giovanni Leoni sustained a season-ending injury and Joe Gomez is currently out, meaning Liverpool are very light in the back line.Further, with Ibrahima Konate's future up in the air ahead of his own contract expiry, it's imperative Slot bags a new centre-back to provide some clarity for the future of the club's defensive line.Guehi is a superb player who is Premier League proven and could be a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk in the years to come.

In an ideal world, you will see Liverpool moving for Guehi in January to get their man on a long-term contract.Midfielder joins the clubSky Sports claim Liverpool will be accelerating plans for a centre-back, winger and central midfielder in the January window. 6 role.Whether a new midfielder will provide Gravenberch with competition or allow him to push forward in his more natural position remains to be seen, but it's clear Liverpool want another middle man.Two who have been in fantastic form this season are Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, who would likely be in favour of a move to Liverpool.