Liverpool transfer news: Wonderkid price confirmed; negotiations for target are about to begin.

Although Liverpool hasn’t completed a transfer this January, in previous years, players like Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz have come to Anfield during a difficult time to close deals.

There is still a lot of work to be done by clubs as the January transfer window nears its conclusion.

While 2024 has seen less activity than previous years, the month always has a tendency to pick up steam as it draws to an end. With the transfer window almost over, Liverpool leads the Premier League by six points and will be hoping that their current success may translate into a second title under manager Jurgen Klopp.

After adding Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch throughout the summer, the Reds could afford to be frugal with their spending during the next ten days. But after making headline-grabbing additions in Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz at the close of the transfer window in the previous two seasons, Liverpool last missed out on a January acquisition in 2019.

Is there any business that could be prompted by Mo Salah’s injury? Maybe, but the talisman Egyptian hasn’t completely ruled out making a comeback at AFCON. Still, Mirror Football compiles the most recent transfer rumours to reach Anfield.

Liverpool vying for the “golden boy”

Bilal El Khannouss

Atletico Madrid may have competition to sign Genk’s “golden boy,” Bilal El Khannouss, according to HLN via Sport Witness. Following a scouting trip, Liverpool is rumoured to have convinced the 19-year-old that they will offer “formidable competition.”

The young player has appeared in both of Morocco’s opening two AFCON matches, starting off the bench. El Khannouss is rumoured to be reluctant to leave Genk this month, but they may be willing to help in the future.

Earlier in the season, HLN was informed by the director of the Belgian team, Dimitri De Condé, that they hoped to secure a record price. He remarked, “We think Bilal should become the most expensive outgoing transfer in Belgian football. I have always said this to him and his entourage.”

The young player would therefore have cost more than the £31 million that AC Milan paid for Charles De Ketelaere when he left Club Brugge. El Khannouss has a contract that expires in 2027.

Celtic target Kelleher

Football Insider reports that Celtic hopes to sign Liverpool custodian Caoimhin Kelleher this summer.

In an attempt to oust his former team, Brendan Rodgers intends to raid their backup goalie, who has only been allowed to play in cup competitions this season despite making two Premier League outings in Alisson Becker’s absence. The Scottish champions are reportedly interested in the Irish international, and Liverpool has reportedly placed a £20 million price tag on his talents.

As a result, the Bhoys are unable to make a move this month, but when Joe Hart becomes 37 in the next transfer window, they plan to consider making one.

Talks are scheduled

Liverpool needs to move quickly if they want to sign Leny Yoro, a young player who has already been compared to William Saliba. According to Footmercato, PSG has scheduled a meeting to discuss a move for the defender, with whom the Reds were reportedly in advanced negotiations before.

Yoro has also been connected to teams like Real Madrid and Manchester United as PSG looks to get an early advantage in their pursuit of the Lille star. In order to help him advance, the Parisian team is even eager to make room for him in their roster this summer.

This season, the 18-year-old has already made 22 starts and solidified his position in Lille’s defence.