Liverpool transfer news as a replacement is reportedly being monitored as Alisson's contract runs down, while the Reds are claimed to be eyeing up an exciting talent from Brazil

Liverpool can be relatively happy as it heads into the international break - but thoughts will soon have to turn to transfers.

The Reds sit fourth in the Premier League after 10 games under Andoni Iraola, and the Spaniard has made a decent first impression. Even he will know that there are some clear areas to be improved upon though.

Sporting director Julian Ward could be kept busy as the January window approaches, and not just with potential signings. There are some big names who could be leaving the club at the end of the season, and some big decisions will have to be made over the coming months.

Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.

Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)

Liverpool is monitoring Bart Verbruggen as a potential replacement for Alisson Becker, according to TeamTalk.

The Reds’ current No.1 is currently due to leave at the end of the season, although he and his agent have both confirmed talks are underway over a new contract.

This latest report though claims Liverpool has turned its attention to Verbruggen as it looks at long-term options in the goalkeeping department. Real Madrid is also said to be interested in the Netherlands international, who is under contract at Brighton until 2028.

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Liverpool.com says: It will be interesting to see what direction Liverpool goes in with its goalkeepers. If Alisson ends up signing a new contract, you could argue it won't need to find a replacement for him.

Lucca Brughmans and Armin Pecsi have already been signed up with a view to the long-term future. It might be a bit much to ask one of them to step up straight away next year, but if Alisson is still around, they can be given more time to build up their experience.

Erick Bele (Palmeiras)

Liverpool has made “official enquiries” for Palmeiras teenager Erick Bele, according to Sport Witness.

The 19-year-old has been attracting attention with his performances for Brazil U20s, and the Reds are claimed to have made contact with his current club in order to find out what it could take to sign him.

Palmeiras is reported to have told Liverpool it would be willing to negotiate starting at $34 million (€30M). No formal offer has been submitted, although the Reds are said to be “paying attention” to Bele’s situation - and they’re not the only ones, with Paris Saint-Germain also said to have made contact.