Liverpool's scouts remain hard at work as the club weighs up several pieces of major business ahead of the January transfer window

Liverpool have won three successive matches for the first time under Andoni Iraola, offering signs of progress at Anfield.

Attention is also turning to the January transfer window, with reports suggesting further changes to the squad could be on the way. And one alleged target could help address a problem area the club failed to reinforce over the summer.

Brighton visit on Sunday in what promises to be a test of Liverpool's recent improvement. The visitors sit third in the Premier League, two places above the Reds, following a strong start built on their recruitment work.

With an EFL Cup fixture against Chelsea also on the horizon, Liverpool face a demanding week on the pitch as speculation over potential transfers gathers pace. The ECHO has rounded up the latest reports concerning the Reds ahead of the Brighton showdown.

Agents 'set for Ndukwe talks'

Ifeanyi Ndukwe's outstanding start to life in Spain could be set to earn him an unexpected early Anfield lifeline. Indeed, the player's representatives are reportedly due to hold discussions with his parent club about potentially cutting short his loan spell at Levante according to reports.

Following an impressive pre-season, Ifeanyi was sent out on loan due to his inability to secure a UK work permit, with Liverpool having already exhausted their quota of non-eligible players. He has since gone from strength to strength in La Liga, cementing himself as an increasingly integral part of Levante's starting line-up.

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Sky Sports Austria reported the Reds will hold talks with Ndukwe's representatives this weekend. Having shone in La Liga, the 18-year-old has accumulated sufficient points to obtain the necessary work permit and is now eligible to play in England.

Despite an upturn in fortunes at Anfield of late, defence remains a cause for concern under Iraola. In that respect, an additional option at centre-back wouldn't be unwelcome, particularly given the impression loanee Ronald Araujo has made on the right side of the defence.

Glowing reviews from Spain indicate Ndukwe may soon be ready to move on from Levante, who will be understandably reluctant to lose the player. Nevertheless, Liverpool could pull off a masterstroke, having had the foresight to include a recall clause in his contract, which could be activated this winter.

Liverpool 'ramp up' interest in £50m teen

Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Valencia winger David Otorbi and have dispatched scouts to monitor the teenager. Their interest arrives amid suggestions the 19-year-old will shortly see his valuation double following an impressive campaign thus far.

Otorbi committed to a two-year deal back in April, which included a £25million release clause alongside the provision for a further three-year extension. Reports in Spain (via Sport Witness) now indicate Los Che are close to activating that clause, a move that would also see the forward's release clause rise to £50m.

It would mean Valencia will hold the negotiating power to demand the full fee for his signature. Although Rio Ngumoha has begun to demonstrate exceptional promise as Liverpool's emerging talent on the right wing, additional competition for the position would not go amiss.

Liverpool have had scouts present at Valencia fixtures to keep tabs on Harvey Elliott's progress during his loan spell. However, they may well have spotted another impressive prospect in the process, one Valencia appear determined to keep away from prying eyes for now.

As part of monitoring Elliott, Liverpool are also reported to have held talks with Valencia manager Javier Aguirre and sporting director Braulio Vazquez to discuss the situation. Nevertheless, it's conceivable conversations have also taken place regarding Otorbi's future and whether there is a future role for him at Anfield.