Liverpool's first January transfer 'decided' after Alexander Isak blow with striker available
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The lack of firepower in what will likely be a fight for Champions League qualification with the Reds currently fifth could convince Slot to enter the market.READ MORE: Liverpool dealt Marc Guehi transfer blow after bizarre Crystal Palace injuryREAD MORE: Micky van de Ven reveals Alexander Isak response after messaging injured Liverpool strikerWhile January is notoriously a difficult window to shop in due to the lack of options and the premium placed on players in mid-season, the Reds' answer to their problems could be a man who has already represented the club.Just a few hours after news of Isak's several months-long absence was confirmed, it was revealed that former Red Divock Origi will be a free agent in January after terminating his contract with AC Milan.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.Origi, 30, left Anfield after eight years in 2022 to sign with the Italian giants but had played just 36 games for them while scoring just two goals.
He returned to the Premier League in the 2023/24 campaign but went scoreless in 20 games.The Belgian's career may have stalled since his Liverpool exit but his clutch record during his time at the club, plus the relationship he still possesses with the fans, has led to supporters on social media urging the club to sign the forward.A reunion with Origi would be quite the story but it makes sense as a short-term solution. Especially as it appears Liverpool will miss out on Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, who looks most likely to join Manchester City if he departs the south coast next month.The Ghana international has enjoyed a stellar season so far with eight goals and three assists in 16 league games and has reportedly fielded interest from several of England's biggest outfits, including Liverpool.However, according to The Athletic, the 25-year-old prefers a move to Pep Guardiola's side to bolster an already impressive attacking arsenal with City netting a league high 41 goals this campaign.Having spent £450million in the summer, Slot may not be in the mood to splash the cash quite so freely in January.
Although there are question marks over his fitness, Origi could still offer a timely short-term solution for striker cover at short-notice that has the potential to benefit both parties.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.