Five players who could join Liverpool in January

Tom Weber

Updated: 24 Jan 2025 19:57 GMT
4 min read

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is delighted with his squad, but he has not ruled out potential January signings.

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The Dutchman has confirmed that the Reds are constantly scouring the market for reinforcements despite their high-flying start to the season. “We are having discussions every day, no matter if there is a window coming up or not,” he said.

“We always talk about the team; which players we like, which players are maybe not in the best place. Fortunately, we talk more about the ones that do well because almost all of them do really well.

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"I said many times at the beginning of this season that I’m so, so happy with the squad we have, but that’s not to say that, if there is a chance in the market, this club has always shown that they will go for it," Slot added.

Below, FootballTransfers looks at five players Liverpool could sign in January...

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)

The right-back position is one Liverpool need to think long and hard about due to Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation. Real Madrid are known to be keen on the homegrown star and this is a major concern.

Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong has been mooted as a potential replacement. The Dutchman is a very different player because, let's face it, there are few full-backs with Alexander-Arnold's skillset.

The Leverkusen's star's offensive output is nothing short of spectacular but there are questions over his defensive abilities considering that Xabi Alonso has turned him into more of a winger than defender.

Frimpong has been keen on a Premier League move for some time and has a €40 million release clause, though it is unclear whether it is active in January.

Amar Dedic (RB Salzburg)

Another potential right-back option for the Reds is RB Salzburg defender Amar Dedic, who has impressed for the Red Bull-owned side despite the club's massive fall from grace over the past two seasons.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has previously been linked with Liverpool and looks set for a big transfer before long. The fact that Salzburg were previously coached by Pep Lijnders and now have Jurgen Klopp advising them could play into Liverpool's hands.

Rayan Cherki (Lyon)

What applies to Trent Alexander-Arnold also applies to Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian King is out of contract and Liverpool are in the market for a potential replacement.

However, it is highly unlikely that the Reds will be able to get an elite, world-class replacement in January, so they could instead be forced to go bargain-hunting if they wish to bolster their attacking options mid-season.

Versatile Olympique Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki could be just such a bargain option even if his value has increased this term due to enjoying a much-improved campaign.

Debt-ridden Lyon desperately need funds to stave off a provisional relegation to Ligue 2 and will sell Cherki this year. So far, however, they have shown themselves unwilling to entertain a January move but this may change should Liverpool formalise their well-known interest.

Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)

Another winger Liverpool are keeping tabs on is Jamie Gittens. The Borussia Dortmund youngster is enjoying a breakout campaign and his homegrown status has attracted the attention of Premier League sides.

He is more of a left-winger, though he also has experience on the right. Dortmund are reluctant to sell and have reportedly slapped a €100m price tag on his head to deter any suitors.

A January move is therefore doubtful, but Dortmund are unlikely to actually insist on his inflated valuation should formal negotiations be opened.

Liam Delap (Ipswich)

Liverpool had been heavily linked with Omar Marmoush as a potential option for the No.9 position. However, Mo Salah's compatriot decided to join Man City in a blockbuster €80m deal instead.

With Darwin Nunez the subject of Saudi interest, Liverpool may yet be forced to dip into the forwards market and Liam Delap has been mooted as a player on their radar. Jurgen Klopp was previously described as a big fan of the Ipswich striker, who is not expected to remain with the Tractor Boys beyond 2025.