O'Rourke Update: Top source on multiple Liverpool January deals

Liverpool will not rush into their January business despite their frustration in the summer window, sources have told Football Insider.

Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (17 September) that the Merseysiders are exploring deals for a defensive midfielder and left-sided centre-back ahead of the mid-season window.

Arne Slot and his recruitment team wanted to strengthen those areas in the summer but were frustrated in their efforts to improve the squad.

Martin Zubimendi was a top target but chose to remain with Real Sociedad and sources say a deal cannot be resurrected.

It is believed Liverpool will again be willing to keep their powder dry in January if the right deals are not available.

Sources say the Reds won’t be forced into “panic buys” mid-season despite their sparse depth in some areas of the squad.

Liverpool won’t rush into January ‘panic buys’ despite summer frustration

However, injuries and other extenuating circumstances could modify the plans for the January window.

Federico Chiesa was the only immediate Liverpool signing in the summer window, while the Reds agreed a deal to bring goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to the club in 2025.

Slot’s side face a stern test in the Champions League with two extra league phase games added to their schedule.

The Reds suffered their first Premier League loss of the new season against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday (14 September).

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