It's not been a great start to the season for Liverpool, who currently sit in sixth and seven points off fourth-placed Tottenham.
A few injuries and a few poor results have culminated in a drastic dip in form for the regular Premier League title challengers. It is because of this Jurgen Klopp may want his side to act in the upcoming January transfer window.
It's safe to say the departure of Sadio Mane has rocked the side a little more than many would like to admit and Darwin Nunez, despite a lot of promise, needs a season to settle.
Regardless, it's in midfield and defence where the transfer rumours swirling. Read the latest Liverpool gossip lines below.
Bellingham favourites
Bellingham's performances in the World Cup showed just why there's so much clamour for a lad who's just 19. After furthering his career at Borussia Dortmund, there's a general acceptance that the midfielder will leave next summer, if not this January.
Manchester United, Real Madrid and Manchester City all want the maestro but it's Liverpool who are crying out for him.
According to CBS, via Give Me Sport, out of all the contenders it's Liverpool who are the frontrunners for Bellingham. The difference? Liverpool are prepared to pay more.
Not Bellingham favourites
All that said above, AS report that the player's preference is to go to Spain with Real Madrid and Liverpool now see this as something of a put off.
Confusing, isn't it?
The Spanish outlet report that Liverpool have changed 'their gaze' Enzo Fernandez and Sofyan Amrabat, who both made their mark at the recent World Cup in Qatar.
It seems, despite all the rumours and gossip that the fate of Bellingham, lies with Bellingham himself.
Skriniar interest
Liverpool have conceded less goals than United and Tottenham this season yet still remain below them in the Premier League table - and it is this reason they reportedly want to bolster their defence.
According to TeamTalk, Inter Milan's Skriniar has become an option for a host of Premier League clubs with Liverpool chief among them.
A fine defender, the Slovakian has spent five years at Inter and won the Seria And Coppa Italia. Inter hope to keep the centre-back but it seems Liverpool fancy their chances.
