Liverpool has identified Manu Koné, the AS Roma midfielder, as a key target for potential January reinforcements, according to The Athletic. This move aligns with their strategy to bolster their midfield options.

In addition to Koné, Liverpool is reportedly planning to sign another midfielder next summer, which could significantly impact Alexis Mac Allister, pushing him further down the pecking order at Anfield, as noted by talkSPORT.

Other Transfer News:

• Lewis Hall, the 22-year-old England left-back for Newcastle United, may still be on the market despite agreeing to a new contract until 2031. His contract will not include a release clause, as reported by Daily Mail.
• Kendry Páez is currently out of Chelsea's first-team plans after his loan at River Plate was terminated last month, according to The Athletic.
• Nottingham Forest is considering reviving their interest in Lucas Bergvall of Tottenham for the upcoming January window, as per Telegraph.
• Ryan Giggs praised JJ Gabriel, labeling him a "generational talent" reminiscent of Wayne Rooney, while advising him to be patient as he awaits his first-team opportunity at Manchester United, according to Mirror.

European Football:

• Barcelona is reportedly planning to sell Frenkie de Jong when the January transfer window opens, as stated by Telegraaf.

Scottish Football:

• Daisuke Yokota, a summer signing for Rangers, is set for surgery and faces a long recovery after being ruled out of the St Mirren match due to injury, as reported by Scottish Sun.