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Liverpool's January transfer window - Full list of ins and outs as Reds sign four defenders

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Liverpool's January 2026 Transfer Window: Full List of Ins and Outs

Liverpool FC concluded the January 2026 transfer window on February 2 with minimal activity, focusing on defensive reinforcements amid an injury crisis, particularly at center-back where Virgil van Dijk remains the only fit senior option. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong are sidelined, prompting targeted signings.[1]



Confirmed Incoming Transfers

  • Mor Talla Ndiaye (CB): 18-year-old Senegalese defender signed from Amitie FC for around £1m. He impressed at the U17 World Cup in Qatar and joins as a promising long-term prospect.[1][3][4]
  • Owen Beck (LB): Loan return from Derby County after an injury-hit spell. The left-back extended his contract last summer and will rehabilitate at Anfield.[1][2][3]
  • James McConnell: Loan recall from Ajax.[2]

Confirmed Outgoing Transfers

  • James Norris (LB): Permanent undisclosed transfer to Shelbourne in the Irish Premier Division.[1][2]
  • Calum Scanlon (LB): Loan to Cardiff City.[1][2]
  • Luke Chambers (LB): Loan to Charlton Athletic.[1]
  • James Balagizi: Loan to Forest Green Rovers.[2]

Liverpool's net spend was approximately -£1m (total spend £1m, income £0m), reflecting a cautious approach under Arne Slot as the Reds push for Champions League qualification despite a slow start to their title defense.[1][3]

Latest Rumours

Incoming links: Micky van de Ven (Tottenham), Carlos Baleba (Brighton).[1] A pre-agreement for Rennes defender Jérémy Jacquet (£55m + £5m add-ons) is set for summer.[4]

Outgoing speculation: Mohamed Salah (Al Hilal, Al-Qadsiah, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray); Ibrahima Konate (Inter, Bayern, Real Madrid); Andrew Robertson (Tottenham, on hold).[1]

While no major deadline-day deals materialized, Liverpool bolstered youth options without significant expenditure. Rivals like Manchester City snapped up targets such as Marc Guéhi and Antoine Semenyo, who interested the Reds.[4]

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