Liverpool’s winter transfer window closed with the club choosing to strengthen selectively, unlike many of their rivals. Throughout January, Arne Slot’s side explored options across Europe, with links to Santiago Gimenez and Stefanos Tzimas. However, both players ultimately secured moves elsewhere, with Gimenez joining AC Milan and Tzimas heading to Brighton & Hove Albion.
The final day of the window saw significant movement in terms of outgoings. Tyler Morton attracted interest from Middlesbrough, but Liverpool failed to reach an agreement with Michael Carrick’s side. Meanwhile, Dominic Corness and Kaide Gordon completed loan moves to Gillingham and Portsmouth, respectively. Transfer business isn’t entirely finished, as two deals involving Jayden Danns and Fabian Mrozek are expected to be finalized on Tuesday.
Beyond transfer activity, Liverpool faced three major contract concerns. Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah are all approaching the final months of their contracts, which expire at the end of the season. Their uncertain futures have opened the door for overseas clubs to engage in pre-contract negotiations, potentially securing them on free transfers. Real Madrid expressed interest in Alexander-Arnold, but Liverpool resisted their advances. Despite this, speculation remains that the right-back could still make a move to Spain ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Now that the transfer window has closed, Liverpool’s focus shifts back to on-field matters. Their immediate challenge is overcoming a one-goal deficit in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur. With the squad settled and key players needing to make decisions about their futures, the remainder of the season promises to be pivotal for the club.
