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RANKED: Liverpool's CB targets after failing to land Guehi

Liverpool are in a mess all of their own making. The Reds knew that they were short on senior centre-backs last summer and had ample time to address the problem before the close of the transfer window - yet they waited until deadline day to finalise a move for Marc Guehi. So, when Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal at the 11th hour, Liverpool were left in the very, very precarious position of needing Ibrahima Konate to continue performing at a high level, Joe Gomez to stay fit and teenage summer signing Giovanni Leoni to make an immediate impact at Anfield.

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Liverpool identify centre-back target after Leoni injury blow

Liverpool have reportedly identified a new centre-back target following the injury of summer signing Giovanni Leoni. The Reds are short of defensive options after the 18-year-old suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, leading to links with Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. However, another player is said to have come on their radar ahead of the January transfer window.

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Liverpool handed Guehi boost as Palace agree deal for replacement

Liverpool have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Marc Guehi, after Crystal Palace agreed a deal to replace the defender.

Liverpool join race to sign Guehi to replace departing defender

Liverpool have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as the FA Cup-winning defender edges closer to the end of his contract.

Palace in talks to sign Diomande!

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Ruben Amorim's former Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, amid speculation around Marc Guehi's future.

Palace eye £45m-rated star 'nurtured' by Man Utd's Amorim

Crystal Palace are reportedly exploring an ambitious move for £45 million-rated Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande.

Six Sporting stars set to follow Amorim to the EPL

The Portuguese coach has been appointed by Manchester United, and could be joined in England by some of his current players from Lisbon

Amorim identifies three players he wants Liverpool to sign

Ruben Amorim has reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of players that he wants Liverpool to sign in the summer if he takes charge at Anfield.

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Six players Arsenal should consider signing in January

Recent years have seen the Gunners recruit well in the winter, but their summer spending could restrict much-needed activity this time around

Chelsea in talks with Sporting over centre-back Diomande

Chelsea have reached out to Sporting CP over a potential transfer for defender Ousmane Diomande, as they want to add more centre-backs in January.

Transfer blow for Arsenal & Chelsea in Diomande race

Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande has no intention of leaving the Portuguese giants in the January transfer window, it has been reported.

Newcastle join race to land £70m-rated Arsenal target Diomande

Newcastle United are reportedly set to compete with Arsenal for the signing of Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January.

'Ideal club' - Arsenal target Diomande's agent on future

Ousmane Diomande's agent, Luis Cassaiano Neves, shed light on his future at Sporting CP after Arsenal lodged an early bid.

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Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
: Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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