The Reds currently boast six senior attacking options after the summer signing of Federico Chiesa. However, the Italian has been linked with a premature return to Serie A - though a January exit has been dismissed by his agent - while Darwin Nunez’s own Anfield future is also uncertain after an underwhelming campaign so far.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has held a series of talks with Darwin Nunez over improving his performances, with a possible transfer out of the club not ruled out.CaughtOffside understands that Nunez

Slot will not want to weaken his squad during the January transfer window as he looks to maintain pushes both domestically and in Europe, where Liverpool currently top the revampe

Liverpool are trying to tie down Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold to new contracts during the January transfer window and have confirmed their first deal of the month

Real Madrid have rejected the chance to sign Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, who will be a free agent when his Liverpool contract expires in the summer, after being approached by the 33-year-old's management.

According to a report, Real Madrid turned down the opportunity to sign Virgil van Dijk when his contract at Liverpool comes to an end. READ MORE:Liverpool Among Several Clubs With Keen Interest In Premier League Star's Progress The Dutch international's current deal at Anfield is due to expire in the summer,