Liverpool lost to Tottenham in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal - Arne Slot used the game to give some important players minutes who desperately needed them

Liverpool trail Spurs 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg although the game was shrouded in controversy.

Liverpool could provide Arne Slot with the final piece of his puzzle by securing a January move for one of Europe's most promising youngsters. The Reds are firmly on course to win the Premier League title but could still improve their chances by moving smartly in the winter market.

Arne Slot admits Liverpool remain on alert for potential incomings this month. The Reds endured a relatively frustrating summer transfer window, having been snubbed by top target Martin Zubimendi. They ultimately brought in Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a cut-price move,

Santiago Gimenez has revealed he spoke to Liverpool boss Arne Slot about a move to Nottingham Forest before rejecting the Premier League club last summer

Diogo Jota began the new Premier League season in fine form as the spearhead of Arne Slot 's attack. However, his momentum was abruptly halted in October when he suffered a bruised rib after a collision with Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo at Anfield.