Catch up with all the latest Liverpool transfer news, including updates surrounding the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold and a possible transfer race with Manchester United

The January transfer window is just under two months away now, and for Liverpool, it could provide an opportunity to strengthen the team in the short-term, while plans are being drafted for the long-term.

The Reds have had some success by moving into the winter market, and there will be some hope that the same can happen again to help support Andoni Iraola's ambitions of achieving success while on Merseyside.

Several key positions could come into focus, with there being concerns over both full-back positions and the long-term security of the center-back role. The midfield could be another possible place for consideration, while the right-wing could be revisited after the failure to land a new signing there in the summer.

So, as Liverpool looks ahead to the January transfer market, here's the latest transfer news and rumors ahead of another busy day of action.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)

Liverpool continues to be linked with a potential return for Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the defender struggling for minutes at Real Madrid. Some reports have claimed that there is interest for a summer move, while others have suggested that a deal as early as January could be on the cards.

However, Football Insider reports that Real Madrid won't be sanctioning an exit in the winter market, with Jose Mourinho keen to keep the England international around.

It's unclear whether a move could come about in the summer, if circumstances don't change, but Alexander-Arnold is believed to be "determined" to fight for his place in the team moving forward.

Liverpool.com says: A transfer in January for Alexander-Arnold always appeared unlikely, with the star giving himself the rest of the season to push for a place in the side.

Considering his stature and the potential transfer fee he could fetch, any move would likely follow in the summer. However, players rarely choose to leave Real Madrid, meaning that it remains to be seen whether he will push for a switch, should he continue to struggle for game time.

Aleksey Batrakov (Galatasaray)

Another player who has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool is Galatasaray playmaker Aleksey Batrakov, after the 21-year-old's impressive start to life in Turkiye.

The Reds seem unlikely to have a clear path to any potential future deal, however, as TeamTalk claims that several rivals are now also tracking the attacking midfielder's progress.

Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all in the race, with the three clubs recently scouting Batrakov in person, lining up a potential move in the future. A January move has been ruled as unlikely, but with a clause worth roughly $67 million, an exit in the summer appears possible.

Liverpool.com says: If Liverpool is looking at one of the brightest young stars in European soccer, then it should be no surprise that the other Premier League giants are as well.

The Reds shouldn't be afraid of such competition, especially as a release clause means that competition won't simply raise the price of any deal. Should it come to the club making a move, it will simply need to ensure that it has the most tempting offer, with a proper pathway to success, as is the case with other transfer battles in the market.