Liverpool eye January midfield swoop on Chelsea and Man Utd

Papers Liverpool have reported that Liverpool have been linked with a January move for a midfield target from both Chelsea and Manchester United, although no player name or fee has been disclosed. The report places the potential signing among the club’s winter transfer priorities.

The newspapers suggest Liverpool are monitoring the situation closely, listing the unnamed midfielder alongside other winter targets in their transfer agenda. While the club has not confirmed any negotiations, the bulletin highlights the strategic importance of adding depth to the centre of the park before the league’s run‑in.

In the same transfer bulletin, AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone is also mentioned as being on Liverpool’s radar ahead of the January window. Additionally, the papers claim Newcastle could still sell Lewis Hall next summer despite a reported new deal, and Nottingham Forest may revive interest in Lucas Bergval in January.

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Further transfer speculation

The same report also flags an AS Roma midfielder, Manu Kone, as a possible Liverpool acquisition before the January window. It adds that Newcastle could still off‑load Lewis Hall next summer and that Nottingham Forest may rekindle interest in Lucas Bergval during the same period.

The bulletin does not disclose the player’s identity or any transfer fee, leaving the potential impact on Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United uncertain until official talks progress.