Liverpool are considering several transfer moves involving Barcelona, Brighton and other clubs. The plans include defensive targets and a possible departure from the squad.
Barcelona players in focus
TEAMtalk reports that Liverpool have been presented with the opportunity to sign two Barcelona players for a combined €100million (£84.5m).
TEAMtalk says Liverpool brought Ronald Araujo in from Barcelona on a season-long loan over the summer and are tempted to activate their €55m (£47m) option to buy him.
Sport newspaper reported that Alejandro Balde is expected to leave Barcelona on loan in January, with an option to buy worth €45m (£37.5m).
TEAMtalk says agent Jorge Mendes is working on a transfer for Balde, who has fallen out of favour under Barcelona boss Hansi Flick. Liverpool have been approached over Balde and are weighing up a move after listening to the terms of a potential deal. Manchester United, Aston Villa, Juventus and Roma are also keeping tabs on the situation involving Balde.
Brighton's centre-back target
The Daily Briefing reported that Brighton have made Luka Vuskovic their top target at centre-back to eventually replace Virgil van Dijk.
Brighton supposedly want £85-90m to sell Vuskovic, and the report claims that price has not put Liverpool off.
TEAMtalk says Liverpool previously approached Chelsea for Levi Colwill, but that move was quickly shut down.
Frimpong and a possible replacement
Win Win reported that Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong is open to leaving Anfield for a move to Saudi Arabia.
Win Win says Frimpong has decided to consider a January transfer to Al-Hilal after intermediaries offered his services to the club.
TEAMtalk reports that Liverpool are monitoring Feyenoord star Givairo Read as a possible replacement for Frimpong if Frimpong leaves Anfield.
Barcelona's defensive plans
TEAMtalk reports that Barcelona are preparing to strengthen their defence in the winter, with Hansi Flick keen to bring in another centre-back after a string of injuries to the club's backline.
