Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is a big fan of West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus, who has previously been linked with a big-money move to Anfield. Kudus, 24, has a release clause worth around $105m (£83m/€100m) written into his contract.

Liverpool took full advantage of Chelsea’s late defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table following a 3-1

Liverpool have been dealt a crushing blow in their bid to keep Trent Alexander-Arnold at the club but Arne Slot wants to ease his exit through the signing of a long-term target.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has told Liverpool’s hierarchy that he wants to join Real Madrid next summer, according to reports in Spain. The 26-year-old’s current contract with the Premier League leaders is due to expire at the end of the season,

The trio are all out of contract next summer and can talk to overseas clubs about potential free transfers from the start of January