Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Arne Slot press conference, Federico Chiesa stance, Marc Guehi talks

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will speak to the media today ahead of the midweek Premier League encounter against Arsenal.

The Dutchman will likely provide an update on Hugo Ekitike's fitness and discuss the team’s current underwhelming form. He will also likely be asked about transfers at the start of the January window, something he has not yet spoken about.

Meanwhile, the market is really taking shape, with increasing speculation surrounding the future of Marc Guehi, who has been linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Another Liverpool target looks destined for the Etihad with Antoine Semenyo expected to complete his move this week.

Elsewhere, Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has spoken publicly about Federico Chiesa following increasing speculation about his future, while youngster James Balagizi returned to Liverpool from his loan spell at Forest Green Rovers.

The Reds are also in talks to sign 18-year-old center-back Senegalese center-back Mor Ndiaye, while reports of Joel Ordonez nearing a move to Anfield are wide of the mark.

Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, and Slot’s press conference, via our live blog.

08:13Michael Plant

Midfielder returns

Liverpool has confirmed youngster James Balagizi has returned to the club from his loan spell at Forest Green Rovers. The midfielder has not played for the Non-League outfit in over three months and a decision has been made to cut short his stint at Robbie Savage’s side.

08:13Michael Plant

Guehi 'approach made'

Fabrizio Romano has claimed Manchester City have begun talks with Marc Guehi over a transfer this month, with an “initial approach made” by the club. Romano added via X that Liverpool and Bayern Munich remain interested in the Crystal Palace captain.

08:13Michael Plant

Chiesa stance

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has addressed reports that Federico Chiesa could be set to join the Old Lady this transfer window and has denied there is any truth in those speculations.

“I am pleased you are giving me this news, seeing as we haven’t even had a meeting yet on the transfer market, but it’s the first I’ve heard of it,” said Spalletti. “For the moment, it’s just thrown out there, but absolutely nothing concrete behind it.”

08:13Michael Plant

Slot speaks

The Reds head coach will speak to the media at 9.45am UK time and will no doubt be asked about Liverpool’s transfer plans. In the meantime, here are the latest Liverpool rumors and reports.