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Mark Wakefield

Liverpool 'on alert' for Kalvin Phillips as Raphinha truth emerges after Luis Diaz transfer

There are still a few hours left for Liverpool to make some last-minute deals in the January transfer window.

Liverpool have already signed Luis Diaz, but that hasn’t stopped them from being linked with potentially more new additions before tonight's 11pm deadline.

A host of players have already been tipped to potentially move to Anfield before the window closes this evening.

Here, we take a lookout some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen.

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Who?

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds United midfielder.

Where?

Daily Mail .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool have been “put on alert” by Leeds’ decision over the future of Phillips.

The Reds have been linked with the England international in recent months, but nothing concrete has emerged.

The report states that, following a rejected bid from West Ham, Leeds are determined to keep hold of Phillips at least until the summer.

This, it has been claimed, has led to Liverpool being named as a potential suitor when the summer transfer window rolls around.

Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with a move for Phillips as well.

Who?

Yves Bissouma, Brighton midfielder.

Where?
French news outlet RTL France, via the Daily Mail .

What?

According to the report, three clubs face a battle to sign Bissouma on deadline day.

Liverpool have been linked with the Brighton star since last summer, with varying reports over whether or not a move is likely to happen.

This fresh report has claimed that it is Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Manchester United who are all battling to sign Bissouma before the window closes.

It has also been claimed that Brighton would demand a fee of at least €45million (£37.5m) in order to consider parting ways with Bissouma before the deadline.

Who?

Raphinha, Leeds United forward.

Where?

The Guardian .

What?

According to the report, West Ham were prepared to pay a club-record fee to sign Raphinha amid links with Liverpool.

The Reds have been linked with the Brazilian ever since the summer, as Jurgen Klopp plots to shake up his forward line.

However, the recent signing of Diaz from Porto may mean that Liverpool’s desire for another wide forward is not as strong.

The report goes on to say that Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is adamant that Raphinha will not be leaving Elland Road any time soon.

New contract talks between Leeds and Raphinha are said to be getting underway.

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