Liverpool are not interested in signing Fluminense's Andre or Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.

With injury problems mounting, Los Blancos are on the lookout for defensive reinforcements this winter

Piero Hincape's agent has confirmed Liverpool were interested in signing his client in the summer and revealed discussions with clubs are ongoing.

The Frenchman is out for the best part of a year, and the Blues are considering entering the market to replace him - but who could they target?

The 19-year-old shone at the Copa America for Ecuador before the Bundesliga outfit beat off strong competition to sign him for €6m over the summer