Liverpool News update: Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix become targets following Joel Matip’s blow

Joel Matip, a defender for Liverpool, may have played his last game for the team after rupturing his ACL, and manager Jurgen Klopp may have signed a new centre back in January.

Even before it became official that Joel Matip had sustained a horrific injury, Liverpool had every reason to be happy as they approached the holiday season.

Matip, 32, may have played his final game for the Reds because his contract is set to expire in June 2024. He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during last Sunday’s thrilling 4-3 triumph against Fulham at home. Manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to evaluate his alternatives ahead of the January transfer window, keeping an eye out for a replacement center-back who can cover for starters Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, even if Liverpool will continue to try to win the Premier League without its trusty defender.

Here is a summary of the most recent Anfield news, along with a look at the targets Klopp will be assessing in the upcoming month.

Lacroix and Guehi emerge as targets

Joel Matip might be replaced by Maxence Lacroix of Wolfsburg and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, according to sources close to the club who spoke to Mirror Football. Both players are highly regarded by the Reds, but Lacroix is far more reachable for about £25 million.

The French defender, who is left-footed, is well-known in the Bundesliga for his quickness and aerial ability. Meanwhile, Guehi is well-known in the Premier League after joining Palace in 2021 and going on to represent England. Although the Eagles are unwilling to let go of the former Chelsea player in January, they might be convinced to do so the following summer when Matip becomes a free agent if he isn’t offered a new contract.

Klopp addresses concerns over Matip’s contract

Joel Matip has an ACL injury, but Jurgen Klopp has hinted that Liverpool would give him a new deal. Regarding the 32-year-old, Klopp stated prior to Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace: “I’m pretty sure the club will show their class, just how they should do.” Joel’s club has probably already informed him, as long as he is injured, of this.

“It’s up to Joel and me to decide how things proceed from there. That is a customary action. However, he does deserve all of our support, and he will receive it.” When asked whether that meant Matip would undoubtedly receive a new contract, the Reds manager—who signed the center-back, who was born in Germany, as a free agent in 2016—admired, “I would say so, but it’s not my decision in the end.” I am unable to sign this document.”

Mac Allister offers positive injury update

After taking two knocks against Sheffield United on Wednesday, Alexis Mac Allister has allayed concerns that he may need to miss some time. After just five minutes at Bramall Lane, the Argentine midfielder suffered an ankle injury, but he continued to play for the majority of the 2-0 victory.

Just before the hour, Mac Allister, 24, took another hit and was rendered incapacitated. Thankfully, the former Brighton player has posted a nice update on social media for Reds fans. “Everything is alright. I’ll heal quickly, only few stitches,” Mac Allister wrote. “We continue. Liverpool, hurry up.”

More news……

Liverpool ready to make tremendous move for transfer of £45m midfielder

According to reports, Liverpool is going to put up a big fight to sign Nice midfield player Khephren Thuram, in a deal that might end up costing up to £45 million.

In an attempt to make multiple midfield changes, the Reds linked themselves with the Frenchman multiple times during the summer transfer window. However, a deal never materialised, as they signed Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch to replace departing stars like Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Nevertheless, Thuram is already being linked to Liverpool once more as Tutto Juve designates the Merseyside giants as significant participants in this trade drama.

They speculate that LFC might attempt to buy the 22-year-old for about £45 million. It will be intriguing to watch if they decide to prioritise adding yet another midfield player for January.

Thuram’s pursuers are Juventus and Inter Milan, but according to the source, Liverpool is now in the lead in the hunt for his signature.

Thuram appears to have a bright future as a player, so it will be interesting to see where he chooses to go for his next move. It would be great to see him play in the Premier League soon, though.