Liverpool's dream January transfer window - undroppable leaves, £100m ace joins as crisis solved

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Liverpool may have spent a fortune in the summer but their season is struggling to ignite and Arne Slot could be forced to rectify his issues in the January windowIt's safe to say that Liverpool's title defence has been nothing short of a disaster so far. Arne Slot stunned the Premier League last season, winning Liverpool's 20th top-flight title in his first year in the job.What followed was a star-studded transfer window with the Reds spending over £400 million featuring an influx of players coming and going.However, reality has now set in.

Mirror Football takes a look at what a dream winter window could look like for the Reds.In - Elliot AndersonWhile Manchester United are said to be leading the race for the Nottingham Forest midfielder, Mirror Football revealed that Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool are also keen on Anderson.READ MORE: Why Anfield isn't hosting Euro 2028 games as Liverpool stadium BANNED due to UEFA ruleREAD MORE: 'Mohamed Salah thinks I'm Liverpool's best player - but leaving was best option for me'Liverpool have struggled in the engine room so far this season with Alexis Mac Allister grappling with his form, Dominik Szoboszlai shifted from the centre-midfield to right-back while Florian Wirtz has failed to make the number ten his own.The ever-reliable Ryan Gravenberch has often looked isolated, meaning 23-year-old Anderson could be a fitting partner in the middle of the park for the Dutchman in order to bring some steel to Slot's flailing central unit.However, reports suggest that Forest would demand in the region of £100m-£120m to even consider a sale. It is said that Liverpool are aware of his value and are preparing an offer of at least £88m.Liverpool's failed pursuit of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi has said to have prompted renewed interest in Bastoni, who has been hailed by Italian icon Giorgio Chiellini as "one of the best defenders" in world football.In - Marc GuehiThe alternative to Bastoni is Palace captain Guehi.

The Reds have already done the groundwork on the England defender and were mere moments away from landing him on transfer deadline day only for Palace to pull the plug at the eleventh hour.While Slot could acquire the 25-year-old for free the Reds are now expected to face a challenge from a number of Premier League clubs and Spanish giants Real Madrid for Guehi's signature.Bayern Munich and Barcelona are among the clubs to have been linked, while Guehi himself has said he's relaxed on his future.Out - Ibrahima KonateWhile the Reds are struggling at centre-back with the absence of Leoni and speculation rife over a departure for the long-serving Joe Gomez, the idea of letting Konate go feels like self sabotage. Konate has become somewhat undroppable in the face of Liverpool's defensive shortcomings, despite his worrying form.It's no secret that the Frenchman has underwhelmed this season and his contract is up at the end of this season.