Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is a big fan of West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus, who has previously been linked with a big-money move to Anfield. Kudus, 24, has a release clause worth around $105m (£83m/€100m) written into his contract.

Liverpool took full advantage of Chelsea’s late defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table following a 3-1

Liverpool have been dealt a crushing blow in their bid to keep Trent Alexander-Arnold at the club but Arne Slot wants to ease his exit through the signing of a long-term target.

Arne Slot had little interest in discussing the contract situation of his Liverpool stars after a comeback win over Leicester on Boxing Day. Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Leicester,

The trio are all out of contract next summer and can talk to overseas clubs about potential free transfers from the start of January