Liverpool transfer news: Klopp wants star as Carragher blasts Chelsea over Reds target

Liverpool are top of the Premier League ahead of a home clash with Newcastle on New Year’s Day but the club are still expected to do business in the January window

Although Liverpool may lead the Premier League going into their match against Newcastle on Monday, manager Jurgen Klopp isn’t happy with his team’s current composition.

Andy Robertson and Konstantinos Tsimikas are out until January, thus the manager is looking for a temporary left back replacement. The German manager will have yet another challenge with Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo scheduled to go for the Asian Cup and AFCON, respectively.

After the game against Newcastle, the Reds will have three weeks off from league action, but that doesn’t guarantee they’ll have enough time to complete their tasks. On January 7, they have a big FA Cup match against Arsenal, followed by the home leg of their League Cup match against Fulham.

Carragher slams Chelsea owner

As a Liverpool transfer target prepares to leave Chelsea in January, Ami Carragher has attacked the “mess” created by Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.

Conor Gallagher, a midfield player who had been connected to the Reds, participated in the match against Luton amidst growing rumors about his future. Ange Postecoglou has been following the England international since he moved to north London in the summer, and it has been widely reported that Tottenham is now leading the race and in talks over a prospective trade.

“Gallagher has been Chelsea’s best player this season along with Cole Palmer, this just shows what a mess the new ownership have made at the club,” Carragher posted on social media. “Selling an academy player because it helps with FFP.”

Fulham full-back lined up

According to reports, Liverpool has spoken to Fulham about the prospect of acquiring USMNT defender Antonee Robinson in January.

Due to injuries, both Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas will miss the beginning of 2024, leaving Jurgen Klopp without any natural left-back options. On Boxing Day, Joe Gomez filled in there during the 2-0 victory over Burnley.

The 26-year-old former footballer for Wigan and Everton joined Fulham in the summer of 2020. Since then, he has made 128 appearances for the team in all competitions, scoring three goals. He is reportedly amenable to moving to Anfield.