Liverpool have their eye on Brentford forward Igor Thiago as another option for the January transfer window after Alexander Isak\u2019s injury, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The Reds suffered a huge blow on Monday when the club confirmed Isak has suffered \u2018an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture\u2019 during their 2-1 win at Tottenham.<\/p>\n
Isak was taken off immediately after scoring as Micky van de Ven\u2019s late challenge caused the nasty injury with Liverpool<\/strong><\/a> boss Arne Slot calling the tackle \u201creckless\u201d.<\/p>\n Slot said: \u201cThis was for me a reckless challenge.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve said a lot about the the tackle of Xavi Simons, which for me was completely unintentional. I don\u2019t think you will ever get an injury out of a tackle like that.<\/p>\n \u201cThe tackle of Van de Ven \u2013 if you make that tackle 10 times \u2013 I think 10 times there is a serious chance that a player gets a serious injury.\u201d<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Toney back to the Premier League? Four targets Liverpool could sign to replace the injured Alexander Isak<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Giving an update on the timeframe for Isak\u2019s return, Slot added<\/strong><\/a>: \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a long injury, for a couple of months. It\u2019s a big disappointment for him and, as a result, for us.\u201d<\/p>\n And there are rumours Liverpool may now be forced into the winter transfer market, while there is no chance that they allow Mohamed Salah to leave now.<\/p>\n Caught Offside claim that<\/a> the Isak injury is \u2018forcing a significant reassessment of both tactical plans and transfer strategy\u2019 at Liverpool.<\/p>\n Manchester City and Manchester United have made their moves for Antoine Semenyo, who has a \u00a365m release clause in January, with the report claiming that the Reds still have him \u2018under consideration\u2019.<\/p>\n On another potential target in January, Caught Offside adds: \u2018Another option being monitored is Igor Thiago, who has impressed with his goalscoring exploits in the Premier League this season.\u00a0The attacker has scored 11 goals in 17 league appearances\u00a0so far this season.<\/p>\n \u2018Liverpool see him as a stylistic fit, but Brentford are reluctant to part with one of their key players mid-season unless an extraordinary offer arrives.\u2019<\/p>\n MORE ON LIVERPOOL ON F365\u2026<\/strong> Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists Liverpool are yet to \u201center the race\u201d for Bournemouth winger Semenyo despite making calls in November.<\/p>\n Romano said on his YouTube channel: \u201cWhat about Liverpool? Many of you are asking me about Liverpool. Liverpool made calls in November to understand the structure of the \u00a365 million release clause. Liverpool have a very good relationship with Bournemouth, but at the moment, Liverpool haven\u2019t called to enter the race.<\/p>\n \u201cThey called to be informed on the situation at the end of November. The injury to Isak could open different scenarios for Liverpool on the market, so I would be attentive to the situation.<\/p>\n \u201cBut as of today, Man Utd and Man City are battling for Antoine Semenyo. This is going to be a very interesting story because Semenyo will decide soon. The clause is expiring on the 10th of January. My feeling is that we will have a Semenyo \u2018Here We Go\u2019 in this January transfer window.\u201d<\/p>\n
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