Crystal Palace are reportedly open to selling Jean-Philippe Mateta to avoid the risk of losing him on a free transfer in what is surely a boost for the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal. The in-form French striker has shone at Selhurst Park but is yet to agree a new contract, with his current deal due to expire in 2027. This has Palace chiefs concerned about another Marc Guehi situation, according to the Sun,
Whilst they ended the match stronger than they started, conceding first again proved to be a hurdle too high to overcome once again for Arne Slot's Reds. Call it poor, call it mediocrity. Whatever it is, it's miles off our minimum standard, and our results will always be a reflection of that. It was an unusual game for 70 minutes, with a game plan that was confusing and didn't work.
Liverpool's rivalry with Everton is as fierce and deep-seated as they come in English football. The two clubs, who until this year were separated by the short distance across Stanley Park, are two of the Premier League's best-supported teams. Neither has been relegated from English football's top flight since the Premier League's 1992 inauguration while more recently both clubs have undergone stadium moves or redevelopment.
Elliot Anderson has been linked with a move away from Nottingham Forest in recent weeks. The 23-year-old has done quite well in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that top teams are interested in him. Manchester United are hoping to sign the player in the near future, but they are concerned about the interest from Manchester City and Liverpool, as per TEAMtalk.
Rodrygo could be on the exit door at Real Madrid this January and Liverpool and Arsenal are preparing their bids, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. With limited minutes under manager Xabi Alonso and competition from Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe, Real appear ready to listen to serious offers for the Brazilian winger. Since the arrivals of Mbappe and the continued prominence of Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo's role at Real has diminished. Despite his undeniable talent, the 24-year-old, who normally operates on the wings,
Kenny Dalglish's 1977 move from Celtic to Liverpool was a momentous deal, as the Reds broke the British transfer record by spending 440,000 on the Scotsman as their replacement for Hamburg-bound Kevin Keegan. During his time with the Bhoys, Dalglish had won four Scottish titles and four Scottish Cups, as he netted 173 goals for club during his nine years at Celtic Park.
Liverpool are set to table a 52.5m (60m euros) bid for Real Madrid's French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 23. (Caughtoffside), external Everton will not entertain any offers for Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye, 25, and have no intention of selling him to city rivals Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external Manchester City are considering triggering the 65m release clause in the contract of Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, in January.
Liverpool are ready to go big for Rafael Leao in the January transfer window, according to . The defending Premier League champions are said to be preparing an offer close to €120million for the Portugal international winger. Leao has been at Milan since 2019 and has established himself as one of the best wingers in the world. The 26-year-old has made a total of 269 appearances for the Italian club so far in his career, scoring 75 goals and registering 63 assists in the process.
Erling Haaland has stormed into a commanding lead in the race for the season's top scorer award. After missing out last year, he has returned with the kind of relentless scoring form that made him a phenomenon in previous seasons. With a sizeable gap already separating him from the rest of the field, the competition is beginning to look like a chase for second place unless something dramatic shifts.
Between juicy home fixtures, underpriced differentials and a few players with minutes about to spike, there's a real opportunity to jump ahead of the template. Whether you're on a free-hit chip, wildcard or even triple captain, these five picks all offer that sweet spot of short‑term upside and solid underlying numbers, whether you're chasing in mini-leagues or protecting a strong rank. From explosive attackers with great xG to budget enablers, these are the transfers that can genuinely move the needle for your team this week.
Each defeat, especially the manner of the defeat, you become closer (to a crisis), Gerrard said whilst on punditry duty with TNT Sports. Crisis for me means years to get back to the top, I don't think Liverpool are at that point yet. They've still got magnificent players.