Liverpool Look to Secure New Goalkeeper and Right Back

Liverpool Search for Goalkeeper and Right Back Options

Liverpool are looking at Hull City goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis as a potential long term successor to Alisson Becker. The 23 year old keeper has been a standout in the Premier League this season. Hull are expected to enter talks next month as several suitors watch the situation. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in Tzolakis, with his transfer valued at £40 million.

The Reds are also considering options at right back for the winter transfer window. Jeremie Frimpong has not started a Premier League match since August after losing his place in the team to Ronald Araújo. Meanwhile, Conor Bradley continues a long return to fitness following a knee injury sustained against Arsenal in January. Barcelona defender Jules Koundé is one of the names on the Liverpool shortlist.

Premier League and European Transfer Updates

Manchester United are watching Fulham attacker Josh King. The 19 year old has scored two goals in six Premier League matches so far this season. United were informed that King could be signed for £50 million. A deal is expected to be more feasible next summer than in January, though multiple clubs in Europe are also looking at him. Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe would be open to joining Manchester United if they part ways with Michael Carrick.

Elsewhere, Arsenal are closing in on new contract extensions for midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, along with defender Jurriën Timber. The club is optimistic about confirming all three deals before January. Rice and Odegaard have both made six Premier League starts this season, while Timber returned from injury last month in a 2-0 win over Sunderland.

In Spain, Real Madrid are preparing to enter contract talks with Jude Bellingham. They hope to sign the 23 year old to a two year extension that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2031. In Germany, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is expected to sign a new deal until the summer of 2030 in the next few days.

What it means for the next game

LASK Linz vs Liverpool (Champions League, Wed, 14 Oct): LASK Linz win 20%, draw 21%, Liverpool win 60%; expected goals 1.22 to 2.22. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.

Brentford vs Liverpool (Premier League, Sat, 17 Oct): Brentford win 41%, draw 26%, Liverpool win 32%; expected goals 1.52 to 1.32. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.