Reports said Liverpool are considering defensive options involving Ronald Araujo and Castello Lukeba. No final decision has been made on whether Araujo's move will become permanent.
Araujo's loan agreement
Ronald Araujo arrived at Liverpool on a season-long loan in August. His loan agreement includes an option to buy worth €55million (£47m).
No decision on his future
CaughtOffside said Fabrizio Romano's latest update was that Liverpool's feedback on Araujo has been "very positive" but the club intend to wait until 2027 before deciding whether to trigger the clause.
CaughtOffside said Araujo himself has stressed that it is "too early" to discuss his future, while confirming that both he and his family are happy on Merseyside.
AnfieldWatch said question marks are still hanging over the future of Ronald Araujo.
Lukeba back in the frame
AnfieldWatch said Castello Lukeba has re-emerged as a potential option for Liverpool to pursue.
AnfieldWatch said Ekrem Konur wrote: "Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are among the strongest contenders."
AnfieldWatch said Ekrem Konur wrote: "The French centre‑back could be available for around €50M."