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They could go in search of a replacement, with the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres and Mateo Retegui said to be on their radar.

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17:32Mark JonesLuis Diaz alerts Liverpool to 'best striker'

Whatever happens with Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah at club level, Luis Diaz believes he already plays with a forward who can be "the best striker" in the future.

Colombian star Diaz is having a fine season for the Reds, and took his goal tally to 11 in 23 appearances with his brace in the 6-3 win at Tottenham before Christmas.

The former Porto man has overcome some misgivings among the Liverpool fanbase to become a crucial figure in Arne Slot's side, and a vital cog in an attack which has been led superbly by Salah this season as the Reds sit top of the pile in both the Premier League and Champions League.

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16:33Mark JonesSalah urged not to copy Liverpool legend Rush

Anfield legend Ian Rush insisted Mohamed Salah has no need to consider following in his footsteps by leaving Liverpool.

But while Salah has achieved the same sort of status in the last seven-and-a-half years, he doesn't think there's a need to do the same as him.

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15:59Mark JonesRonaldinho to Burnley?

Burnley fans who stayed up late hoping to get a glimpse of Santa might just have seen something just as magical - the sight of World Cup winner Ronaldinho in a Clarets kit.

The Brazilian icon - who won the Ballon d'Or in 2005, three years after lifting the World Cup - shocked fans on his Instagram account in the early hours of Christmas morning when he appeared sporting this season's Burnley home top.

So is he making a shock move to come out of retirement?

He captioned: "The most important part of Christmas."

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11:07Matt MaltbyAlexander-Arnold exit expected

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy doesn't expect Trent Alexander-Arnold to stay at Anfield beyond this season.

The American scored 15 goals in his first season with the Rossoneri, and already has eight in just 20 outings this term.

If Pulisic does indeed stay put, it will be just the latest in a run of Liverpool targets opting against a move to Anfield.

And the rest, I think it is better for me and the club to deal with that when the time comes."

07:11Jacob LeeksSalah sent contract demand

Cody Gakpo has expressed his wish for Mo Salah to stay at Liverpool beyond the end of his current contract.

"It’s very special what we are all witnessing,” Gakpo told the club’s website.

And he is trying to make us better as well.”

17:13KEY EVENTArsenal offered Saka replacement

Paris Saint-Germain are set to offer Arsenal out-of-favour forward Randal Kolo Muani following Bukayo Saka's injury.

Saka has been ruled out for 'many weeks' after tearing his hamstring in the hammering of Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Kolo Munai has played just 28 minutes of football for PSG over the last month and the Evening Standard report that the Frenchman, who can play up front or on the right, will be offered to a number of clubs in January, including the Gunners.

17:10Jacob LeeksWindow closing in fast

There is now exactly one week to go before the January transfer window opens, with Premier League clubs expected to spend heavily.

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