Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reportedly offered advice to Ivorian midfielder Hamed Traoré Diomande, as the Reds consider a double transfer swoop. The club is monitoring several targets ahead of the January window, with midfield reinforcements a priority.
Diomande, currently at Sassuolo, has been linked with a move to Anfield, and Klopp is said to have personally spoken to the player about his potential role at the club. Liverpool are also tracking other midfield options, including Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, who rejected a summer move but may reconsider.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold's future remains uncertain, with reports from Spain claiming he has informed Liverpool of his desire to join Real Madrid. The 26-year-old is now just days away from being able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs.
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa was not included in the squad for the West Ham United match, amid speculation he is seeking a return to Italy. The club has not confirmed whether his absence is injury-related.
