Liverpool has the opportunity to strengthen their Premier League title bid by adding quality to their roster in January.
The Reds are now in a good position, leading the standings by six points.
Nonetheless, the winter window provides an opportunity for Arne Slot to strengthen his Liverpool squad and solidify their prospects of winning a 20th league title.
However, in the early days of the month, Liverpool’s primary focus has been on avoiding outgoings rather than bringing in players.
Real Madrid appears to be interested in signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the Reds are currently focused on retaining him at Anfield.
As they do what they can to urge Alexander-Arnold to stay, though, it looks like Liverpool could be about to let a major target slide through their fingers.
Brighton pushing to sign Vitor Reis
Although fans would like to see a new midfielder signed, Liverpool’s recruitment squad in 2025 will focus primarily on defence.
Left-back is a major worry, and it must be solved within the next seven or eight months.
However, in addition to infusing new blood into the left side of the defense, the center may benefit from something different.
With that in mind, Liverpool has been linked to Palmeiras’ Vitor Reis. Reis had a breakout year in Brazil, prompting interest from clubs like as Liverpool and Real Madrid.
But, according to journalist Charlie Parker-Turner, Brighton are now aiming to sign a £23.5 million agreement with Palmeiras.
“Understand Brighton have submitted a fresh bid for Palmeiras’ Vitor Reis after seeing two previous offers rejected,” Parker-Turner writes in the X newsletter. “New bid worth £23.5m, negotiations ongoing as Seagulls look to bolster their defensive options.”
Liverpool will track Vitor Reis regardless.
While it appears like Liverpool should be participating in the hunt for Reis at this price, a move to Brighton would not be the worst option.
The Reds appear to have a solid relationship with the Seagulls and would regard it as an excellent ‘testing ground’ for Reis.
If the 18-year-old proves well on the South Coast, Liverpool will want to sign him.
However, the cost is not negligible for a teenager centre-back; if Brighton sold him in the future, Liverpool would very certainly have to spend three or four times that amount.
Nothing has been done, of course, and Liverpool still has time to get into the race. But they may have to act quickly.
