Story byLong-term target says YES to Liverpool dealAnfield WatchTue, January 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC·2 min readLiverpool could do with adding to their centre-back options - either in January or else summer 2026. Arne Slot’s side are currently short of central defenders - owing to a failure to land Marc Guehi on transfer deadline day and the long-term injury suffered by Giovanni Leoni. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSporting director Richard Hughes therefore could really do with boosting quality - and quantity - in the centre-back sector in order to relieve the burden on Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez. Micky van de Ven is a long-term Arne Slot targetKonate, 26, will be out of contract at the end of the current season and if no new deal is agreed then he will be leaving for free. And the future of Gomez is under threat too - with AC Milan readying a bid for the 28-year-old - who is out of contract like Van Dijk in 2027. LFC x adidas Shop the away range TODAY LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Third Kit Shop the third kit range today!