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Liverpool transfers: Latest news, reports and ESPN analysis on signings, exits

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Arne Slot and Liverpool transfers defended by Richard Hughes

Feb. 5, 2026

Sporting director Richard Hughes has defended Liverpool's signings despite an influx of players who haven't yet lived up to expectations.

Sources: Liverpool reach Jérémy Jacquet £55m deal

Feb. 2, 2026

Liverpool have reached a pre-agreement with Rennes to sign defender Jérémy Jacquet in the summer, sources told ESPN.

The deal is expected to be worth £55 million ($74 million) plus £5 million ($6.8 million) in add-ons, the sources added, with the 20-year-old viewed as a crucial part of Liverpool's defensive rebuild.

Chelsea had agreed a fee for Jacquet and didn't expect personal issues to be an issue but that changed when they decided to bring back centre-back Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg and refused offers to sell Josh Acheampong, sources told ESPN.


Slot expects Robertson stay amid Spurs interest

Jan. 27, 2026

Arne Slot has said he expects defender Andrew Robertson to stay at Liverpool for the rest of the season despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Sources told ESPN Liverpool held preliminary talks with Tottenham last week over a potential deal for Robertson, who is out of contract in the summer. The left-back is understood to want more game time ahead of this summer's World Cup, though the deal is now unlikely to proceed unless Liverpool find a suitable replacement.

"Robbo is part of the team tomorrow evening," Slot said ahead of his team's Champions League clash with Qarabag FK. "He has been part of this squad for so many years. I am happy to have him and I am glad he is available because that is not normal for us right now.

"He will be part of the team and nothing is happening on this side. It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in but I expect him to stay." -- Beth Lindop


Man City, not Liverpool, seal Guéhi signing

Jan. 19, 2026

Manchester City have announced the signing of Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace.

Guéhi, who nearly joined Liverpool in the summer, will move for an initial fee of £20 million ($27m) plus add-ons.

The 25-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year contract which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. -- Rob Dawson


Robertson uncertain about future

Jan. 15, 2026

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has admitted he doesn't know whether he will be at the club next season ahead of his contract expiring in the summer.

Robertson was almost an ever-present at Anfield under former manager Jürgen Klopp and was a key member of the squad that romped to the Premier League title under Arne Slot last term.

However, the left-back was linked with a move away from Anfield last summer following the £40 million ($54m) signing of Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth, who has started most league games for Liverpool this season.

"We'll see what happens," Robertson said when quizzed on his future. "We've had chats now which will remain private. [I've] spoke to [the club] and we'll see what happens. -- Beth Lindop


Liverpool sign U17 World Cup defender Ndiaye

Jan. 9, 2026

Liverpool have announced the signing of Senegalese defender Mor Talla Ndiaye.

The 18-year-old joins from Senegalese club Amitie FC for a reported fee of around £1 million ($1.3m).


City complete £62.5m deal for Semenyo

Jan. 9, 2026

Manchester City have completed a deal for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, the club have confirmed.

The 26-year-old has moved to the Etihad Stadium for an initial fee of £62.5 million ($84m) with another £1.5m ($2m) due in potential add-ons.

He has signed a five-and-a-half year deal until 2031 after completing a medical on Thursday. Both Manchester United and Liverpool were interested.


Beck returns to Liverpool, Norris leaves

Jan. 5, 2026

Owen Beck has returned to Liverpool from his loan at Derby. After signing a new Liverpool contract last summer, he joined the Championship side on a temporary basis but injury prevented him from making an appearance. His loan has ended so Beck can undergo rehab at his parent club.

Meanwhile, James Norris has turned his loan to Irish Premier Division side Shelbourne into a permanent move.

Slot backs new Liverpool signings to come good

Dec. 31, 2025

Arne Slot is confident Liverpool will improve in the second half of the season and has backed the club's summer signings to continue getting better.

"History has shown many times the longer players play together the bigger chance you have of winning something," he said. "If you add players to what you have, there is a serious chance of improving. If you replace, like we have done, then it takes time. And usually it gets better after a certain period of time." -- Beth Lindop


What do Liverpool need in the January window?

Dec. 25, 2025

From ESPN's Beth Lindop:

The most glaring area for improvement is at center back. Liverpool signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma in the summer, however the teenager is expected to miss the entirety of the campaign after sustaining an ACL injury in September.

With the Reds' deadline day move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi having collapsed at the 11th hour, boosting the backline should be the priority for Slot and the club hierarchy.

Liverpool would also benefit from reinforcements on the wing, having failed to replace the pace and dynamism of Luis Díaz, who joined Bayern Munich for €75 million in July.


Liverpool not giving up hope on Konaté contract

Dec. 25, 2025

Ibrahima Konaté's contract is set to expire in the summer, and sources told ESPN that Liverpool have not yet given up hope of agreeing to a new deal with the France international.

Real Madrid are monitoring his situation with a view to signing him as a free agent, much like they did with Trent Alexander-Arnold last year. -- Beth Lindop, Alex Kirkland, Rodrigo Faez


Isak out with broken leg, could Liverpool sign striker?

Dec. 23, 2025

Arne Slot has said he expects striker Alexander Isak to be sidelined for "a couple of months" after sustaining a broken leg in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Tottenham.

Isak's absence is a huge blow for Liverpool, who are already without Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, with the latter competing with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Asked whether the club are considering signing another forward in the January transfer window, Slot said: "It's a time for the players we do have available to do what they've done so many times and roll their sleeves up.

"And not only our players but our fans as well to help us in the best possible way to get the results we want in the upcoming two games. Therefore, the players that are available need to give everything we have, as do the fans as they usually do. That is what my focus is on." -- Beth Lindop


Man City ahead of Liverpool in race for Semenyo

Dec. 17, 2025

Manchester City are monitoring the situation of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN, but believe they could face competition for his signature from a host of Premier League rivals, including Liverpool.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with Semenyo amid doubts surrounding Mohamed Salah's future.

Sources told ESPN that Liverpool are one of the clubs that admires the Bournemouth winger Semenyo. -- Rob Dawson, Beth Lindop


Slot: No reason to want Salah to leave

Dec. 12, 2025

Arne Slot has said he will have a conversation with Mohamed Salah before deciding whether he will be involved in Liverpool's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion but admitted he has "no reasons" to want the forward to leave the club in January.

Asked whether he would like Salah to stay at Anfield beyond next month, Slot said: "I have no reasons not wanting him to stay, if that is a little bit of an answer." -- Beth Lindop


Saudi? PSG? Serie A? Where would Salah go if he left Liverpool?

Dec. 8, 2025

Following Mohamed Salah's bombshell interview at Leeds, there has been much speculation over where the Egyptian would go were he to leave the club.

The obvious answer is Saudi Pro League, with Al Ittihad and Al Hilal being named in many media reports as clubs who are monitoring the situation.

The SPL would likely be willing to hand Salah similar wages in order to secure his services, however it remains to be seen whether he is ready to walk away from European football at a time when he clearly feels he still has so much to give.

Sources told ESPN's Julien Laurens that Salah's agent has called a number of Serie A clubs, as that is the only big European league that would take him due to his age and salary expectations, while a separate source added that Paris Saint-Germain, where he has been linked previously, would not be interested unless he was available on a free transfer