Liverpool are reportedly gearing up for a busy January transfer window, with defensive reinforcements seen as the top priority amid ongoing injury concerns and inconsistent form at centre-back.

The most frequently linked and credible main target is Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Liverpool nearly signed the England international in the summer (a deal reportedly fell through at the last minute despite a medical), and sources indicate they're ready to revive talks now that his contract has only months left – potentially driving his fee down from previous highs, though Palace will still demand a significant sum to avoid losing him for free in the summer.

Other centre-backs on the shortlist or mentioned in recent reports include:

Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund) – monitored but not currently a top priority.

Antonio Silva (Benfica) – a younger, high-potential option.

Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich) – opportunistic if his contract situation opens a door.

Konstantinos Koulierakis (Wolfsburg), Jhon Ordóñez (Club Brugge), and others like Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP) have also cropped up in various lists.

On the attacking side, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has been strongly linked as a versatile winger/forward option, with his £60-65m release clause becoming active in January. There's also occasional speculation around replacements or depth if contract situations with stars like Mohamed Salah or Trent Alexander-Arnold escalate.

Overall, expect a focused window rather than a "storm" – likely 1-2 signings, heavily centred on bolstering the defence. As always with January, much depends on injuries, form, and negotiations in the coming weeks.