Liverpool have decided not to pursue a move for Bayern Munich contract rebel David Alaba despite speaking to the versatile defender’s representatives about a free transfer, according to reports.

Liverpool held talks with David Alaba's representatives to determine whether a move for the Bayern Munich defender would be plausible.

Liverpool are scouring the transfer market for possible new additions at the back this month and are reportedly looking at Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic to boost their title chances.

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has opened the door to a possible transfer for centre-back Dayot Upamecano after insisting that the Bundesliga club will always consider selling their assets for the right price.

RB Leipzig admit they will continue to sell their best players amid Liverpool links to star centre-back Dayot Upamecano.

Arsenal's hopes of retaining Folarin Balogun beyond this season are fading.

Liverpool have made contact with representatives of Schalke defender Ozan Kabak, but are unlikely to pursue a deal and are minded to wait until the summer to reinforce their defence.

RB Salzburg forward Patson Daka claims he will go on to emulate Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Liverpool stars Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool have joined Real Madrid in the battle to swoop for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign the Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, who is out of contract in the summer and able to move on a free transfer.

Erling Haaland has been urged to stay at Borussia Dortmund amid growing speculation linking him with Liverpool and Manchester United.

Liverpool are plotting an audacious swoop to poach Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun on a free transfer.

Liverpool have made contact with the agent of Lille centre-back Sven Botman regarding a future move, according to reports in France.

Manchester United have joined the clubs expressing an interest in Schalke defender Ozan Kabak.

Liverpool are not interested in Lille midfielder Renato Sanches - and are unlikely to make any major signings in January.

Liverpool are hoping that ‘sporting guarantees’ can convince Kylian Mbappe to take a wage-cut and join the Premier League champions.

Liverpool hope to start negotiations with Fabinho over a new contract soon, the champions considering the Brazil international to be one of the “untouchables” at the club after an impressive first two and a half years there.

Talented 18-year-old Sporting Lisbon starlet Nuno Mendes has delayed signing a new contract at the club amid interest from Liverpool.

Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc has thrown cold water on the suggestion that Erling Braut Haaland could leave the club next year.

Anderlecht starlet Marco Kana has admitted Liverpool would be his dream transfer move.

Liverpool's hopes of signing Dayot Upamecano have received a major boost as the centre-back will reportedly leave RB Leipzig next summer.

Schalke defender Malick Thiaw has admitted it is nice to be linked with a big move away from the club, but has dismissed an imminent move to Liverpool.

Liverpool have reportedly placed Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano at the top of their shortlist of targets in central defence.

Schalke have confirmed AC Milan's interest in Liverpool-linked defender Ozan Kabak.

Liverpool are monitoring Ajax defender Perr Schuurs following his recent outstanding Champions League display against them.

Kalidou Koulibaly says he's 'staying calm' as speculation mounts over his future at Napoli amid continued links to Liverpool.

Liverpool are the latest club to send scouts to watch 17-year-old Icelandic wonderkid Isak Bergmann Johannesson after interest from Manchester United and Juventus.

Liverpool have opened talks with Schalke about a £20million New Year swoop for young defender Ozan Kabak.

Liverpool have identified two replacements for Virgil van Dijk they could pursue in the January transfer window.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is back in training - and could make a return to action before the end of the month.

Liverpool are sending Virgil van Dijk to see a specialist on Sunday as they sweat on the long-term fitness of their £75m centre-back.

Manchester United and Liverpool will go head-to-head to sign RB Leipzig's highly rated centre-back Dayot Upamecano next summer when his bargain release clause activates, according to reports.

Liverpool are reportedly in regular contact with Kylian Mbappe over a summer move in 2021 - but the Reds face competition from Real Madrid.

Liverpool are closing in on a £45 million deal to sign winger Diogo Jota from Wolves.