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Liverpool has enjoyed a near-perfect start to the season under Arne Slot's leadership.
The Reds are already shaping up as strong contenders to regain the Premier League title. Slot's players currently top the table, having clinched victories in all their opening four matches of the season; Mohamed Salah's last-gasp penalty secured them a narrow win over Burnley in their latest match.
Despite the current season being in its early stages and the transfer window having long since shut, Liverpool may already be looking at January. It appears that the Reds have several targets earmarked for the winter window. Carlos Baleba and Michael Olise have both been associated with potential transfers to Anfield in recent days.
With this in mind, let's delve into some of the standout rumors circulating around Anfield...
Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
Liverpool is gearing up to place a bid for Brighton star and Manchester United target Carlos Baleba.
The midfielder was a significant interest for the Red Devils during the summer window. However, United withdrew from a deal after learning of his substantial price tag.
It now seems that Liverpool is among the contenders vying for his signature. According to IndyKaila, Liverpool is making 'serious moves' for Baleba in the January window, marking it as a potential deal to keep an eye on.
Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, recently spoke candidly about the future of young starlet Baleba, acknowledging the hurdles he faces.
He said: "I think it's normal for a young player when the media creates the noise around him. It's not easy for this player to handle it. Therefore, we need to give him the time and support so he comes back to his best performance.
"But he's a young player and I think that's something we have to accept, that young players don't always have the face we want to see. 'It's our responsibility to help them in the right moments.
"I think everyone gets affected, especially when you are that young and you hear these kinds of things, no matter if they are wrong or right. But it's just noise we don't need."
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
In other transfer chatter, Liverpool could be facing a hefty bill to secure Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, with rumors suggesting a figure north of £100 million ($136.5 million) is being demanded by the German team.
Football Insider reports that the Reds are among several clubs eyeing the Frenchman as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
However, luring him away from Bayern won't be a bargain, as he is valued well above £100 million and still has nearly four years left on his contract.
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