Where do Liverpool most need to strengthen? January transfers assessed

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I cannot access the full content of that specific article from the search results provided. The search results only include the headline "Where Liverpool most need to strengthen in January transfer window" from thisisanfield.com, but not the article body itself. However, I can offer you a summary based on the related transfer information from the other search results, which cover Liverpool's January 2026 transfer priorities: **Liverpool's January Transfer Priorities:** Liverpool's main areas for strengthening this January are on the wing and in defense. With Mohamed Salah's future uncertain, finding a replacement on the right wing is the priority. **Antoine Semenyo** from Bournemouth emerged as a key target with a £65 million release clause, though Manchester City completed his signing on January 9 for £62.5 million. Other winger options mentioned include Real Madrid's **Rodrygo** and Bayern Munich's **Michael Olise**. Defensively, Liverpool desperately need a commanding center-back partner for Virgil van Dijk, as Ibrahima Konaté's inconsistency has exposed depth issues. Targets include Nottingham Forest's **Murillo** and Borussia Dortmund's **Nico Schlotterbeck**. In midfield, Liverpool would benefit from a defensive midfielder to rotate with Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. **Adam Wharton** from Crystal Palace, **Elliot Anderson** from Nottingham Forest, and **Carlos Baleba** from Brighton have been identified as potential options, with Wharton being among the more prominent targets. Liverpool's deadline-day move for Crystal Palace defender **Marc Guéhi** collapsed, making defensive reinforcements even more critical. The club has already signed 18-year-old Senegalese defender **Mor Talla Ndiaye** from Amitie FC for approximately £1 million on January 9.