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Liverpool transfer news live as speculation continues over the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, while Alphonso Davies looks to be closing in on a new deal.

Liverpool is back in Premier League action on Saturday when it takes on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

With Arsenal not in playing until this evening, and facing a tricky clash against Aston Villa, today marks a great opportunity for Liverpool to claw back some of its lead at the top of the table.

In the meantime, there is plenty of transfer news to keep up to speed with, including some worrying updates about the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah coming out of Saudi Arabia.

We’ll be covering all the big transfer stories throughout the day and bringing you live updates from the game against Brentford - so make sure to stay tuned to the Liverpool.com live blog.

Key Events

Alphonso Davies deal 'close'

Van Dijk and Salah exits 'close'

James Findlater

Trent Alexander-Arnold boost

Trent Alexander-Arnold has not made a final decision on his future yet, according to GIVEMESPORT, despite reports suggesting he has agreed a move to Real Madrid.

Reports in Spain this week have been bullish about Alexander-Arnold making the move to the Bernabeu, suggesting that it is already a done deal.

GMS though suggests otherwise, claiming that Alexander-Arnold has not given Liverpool any confirmation that he wants to move to Madrid yet, and remains committed to the Reds for the rest of the season as a minimum.

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James Findlater

Darwin Nunez interest 'genuine'

Saudi Arabia's interest in Darwin Nunez is genuine, according to the Daily Mail.

Speculation has been growing over the Uruguay international's future recently, with his form for Liverpool not showing much sign of improving.

But while Liverpool could face interest from the Middle East, the Mail does point out that the club has had no official approaches, which once again dismisses reports earlier this week suggesting the Reds had turned down a bid for Nunez.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Michael Plant

Rayan Cherki price revealed

Rayan Cherki will be allowed to leave Lyon this month if the French club receives an offer of €22.5 ($23.2m/£19m), according to Sky Germany.

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KEY EVENT

Van Dijk and Salah exits 'close'

Let’s start with the big news from Friday and claims from Saudi Arabia that Mohamed Salah is ‘99 percent’ an Al-Hilal player, while Virgil van Dijk’s move is also ‘close’.

Those slightly dubious claims were made by Khaled Al-Shenaif, a pundit for Saudi TV - but let’s watch this space.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates with teammate Virgil van Dijk after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty-spot during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield on January 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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Michael Plant

Transfer news and matchday updates to follow!

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