<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1hYumI_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1hYumI_0vmqynVp00" width="1200" height="630" ><figcaption>Arne Slot, Alisson Becker and Anthony Gordon. (Image: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>The Premier League is back! Liverpool won against West Ham United midweek in the Carabao Cup but the main priority for Arne Slot has to be ensuring his side finishes as highly in the table as possible.The Reds go into this weekend's round of fixtures sitting in second place in the table, behind leaders Manchester City by a single point. And Alisson Becker should be back available again after sitting out of the last couple of matches with a muscle injury.Elsewhere, in the transfer gossip columns, a report by Football Insider says Trent Alexander-Arnold's No.1 priority is to sign a contract extension at Liverpool, and another report by the same outlet claims Slot views Marc Guehi as a possible long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk having previously been unconvinced by the Crystal Palace captain.There's plenty going on, then, and in just a couple of hours, Newcastle United will host Rodri-less Manchester City. There's also a huge game between Everton and Crystal Palace today and we'll be keeping an eye on it all right here.Follow our live blog below for all the latest Liverpool news. We'll have all the latest updates and news for you throughout the day as and when it arrives!13:42Cameron Winstanley<h2>Christian Pulisic added to Mohamed Salah replacement list</h2>AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic has reportedly been added to Liverpool’s list of potential Mohamed Salah replacements.The former Chelsea winger has started the season in fine form in Italy, making six goal contributions in Milan’s opening six league games, as well as netting against the Reds in the Champions League.According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the USA star is seen as a possible replacement if Salah leaves the club for Saudi Arabia next summer. Pulisic scored 26 times for Chelsea in 145 appearances across four years at Stamford Bridge.12:59Cameron Winstanley<h2>Anthony Gordon reacts to Newcastle U-turn</h2>Anthony Gordon has reacted to the emerging news that his Newcastle United career is set to make a U-turn, with him reportedly signing a new deal. Liverpool agreed a deal in principle to sign the England winger in the summer but Newcastle pulled the plug on the transfer after finding their way out of the PSR hole they were in. According to The Athletic, a deal is now nearing completion on a contract extension.Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of Newcastle’s Premier League clash against Manchester City, Gordon said on his reported deal: "Yeah it's close, I'm really excited. But we'll focus on that when it comes. I'm really excited about [the game] and I want to get that out of the way first."<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1RABiw_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1RABiw_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="339" ><figcaption>Anthony Gordon addressed the rumors on his Newcastle contract</figcaption></figure>12:20Cameron Winstanley<h2>Mark Lawrence gives honest verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold future</h2>Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has admitted he sees Trent Alexander-Arnold playing for Real Madrid next season.The 25-year-old right-back sees his contract expire at the end of the season and is yet to sign an extension, meaning he will become a free agent in the summer as it stands. Leaving Europe's biggest clubs on red-alert, including Real Madrid."I can see him being attracted to playing at Real Madrid", Lawrenson told Sports Casting, via the Mirror. "He has an England team-mate in Jude Bellingham there and I can see him playing for them next season."11:40Cameron Winstanley<h2>Neil Mellor on Tyler Morton’s impact</h2>Neil Mellor has called for Tyler Morton to receive more first-team minutes after starring for the under-21 side against Arsenal.Morton spent last season on loan in the Championship at Hull City, making 41 appearances in all competitions. The previous campaign he starred for Blackburn Rovers in another loan spell in the second-tier, playing 46 times for Rovers.But after Liverpool opted not to loan out or cash in on the 21-year-old, Morton has remained at Anfield this season, with his only minutes so far this campaign coming in the Carabao Cup win against West Ham as a late substitute. After grabbing a goal and an assist against the Arsenal youngsters, Mellor lauded Morton’s performance, encouraging Arne Slot to cast a keener eye on the midfielder. “Tyler Morton showing far too good for this level with a superb attitude and performance,” the former Reds striker wrote on X.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3vZZOQ_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3vZZOQ_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="340" ><figcaption>Tyler Morton has been tipped for more first-team minutes</figcaption></figure>10:59Cameron Winstanley<h2>Latest in Liverpool’s Marc Guehi hopes</h2>Liverpool’s search for a center-back has taken an interesting turn after Crystal Palace reportedly slashed their asking price for Marc Guehi.The England international was hotly-linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in the summer, most notably to Newcastle United, following his standout Euro 2024 performances. But the Magpies refused to bow to the Eagles’ £70million valuation.However, according to Football Insider, Guehi could be available for between £40m-£50m next summer. Guehi is set to enter the last year of his Palace contract next season and the club may look to cash in on their captain.Virgil van Dijk is out of contract in 2025 and Liverpool’s search for a long-term replacement for the legendary Dutchman could lead them towards the 24-year-old.10:26Cameron Winstanley<h2>Liverpool’s Martin Zubimendi hopes amid Manchester City interest</h2>Liverpool have received a boost in their prolonged pursuit of Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi.The center-midfielder rejected the chance to join the Reds in the summer following pressure from the Basque side to remain with them amid Premier League interest. And Liverpool’s hopes of eventually landing Spain’s Euro 2024 star have been boosted by a report from The Guardian, who claim that Pep Guardiola has identified Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci as a replacement for the injured Rodri.Fears that Manchester City were set to enter the race for Zubimedi arose after Rodri suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury against Arsenal, with the Sociedad man seamlessly replacing Rodri in the Euro 2024 final. But it appears Guardiola is looking elsewhere.09:53Matt Addison<h2>Quinten Timber linked with Liverpool transfer </h2>Liverpool is considering swooping for Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber in January, according to the Spanish outlet Fichajes.Arne Slot knows him well from his time in the Netherlands and could do with another quality option in the center of the field having missed out on Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi in the last window.Timber has been linked with a move to Anfield a few times. The twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, the pair could be reunited in the Premier League at some point in the future.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0AV3Ui_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0AV3Ui_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="680" ><figcaption>Liverpool have been linked with Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber. (Image: Photo by Pim Waslander/Soccrates/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>09:17Matt Addison<h2>Liverpool keeping tabs on Karim Adeyemi</h2>With Mohamed Salah's contract set to expire at the end of the season as things stand, you can expect plenty of wingers to be linked with moves to Liverpool in the meantime.According to TEAMtalk, Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi is someone that the Reds are looking at. Valued at around $50m (£38m/€45m), the 22-year-old has 143 goal contributions in 239 career games so far.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0jyuIJ_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0jyuIJ_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="340" ><figcaption>Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi is chased by Rodrygo. (Image: Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>08:45Matt Addison<h2>Paul Merson wants Darwin Nunez change</h2>Not long now until Liverpool takes on Wolves in the Premier League. And Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes the Reds should leave Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz OUT of their starting XI."In terms of forwards, they are blessed in that department," Merson wrote in his Sportskeeda column. "Not only will they score a lot of goals, but they will spread it out among themselves over the course of the season. This can also be a headache for Slot and sometimes it’s not a good thing because he has to keep all of them happy with playing time."I’d personally go with Cody Gakpo alongside Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah for this game. I think Gakpo is playing with a lot of confidence and he just gives you something more than the other options."<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4XGrVT_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4XGrVT_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="279" ><figcaption>Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on September 25, 2024 (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>07:51Matt Addison<h2>Anthony Gordon contract latest</h2>Liverpool agreed a deal in principle with Newcastle United to sign Anthony Gordon in the summer. He would have cost $100m (£75m/€90m) with Joe Gomez going the other way for a fee of $60m (£45m/€54m).In the end, though, Newcastle was able to find a way out of the PSR hole it found itself in by other means. A favorable agreement with Liverpool in the end didn't happen as a result.The Reds do still admire Gordon, though. And Newcastle still wants to keep him. According to The Athletic, a deal with the player to extend his contract at St James' Park is nearing completion. Unless it has a release clause, that would seem an odd move for a player holding all of the power regarding his future to make. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2sPlqJ_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2sPlqJ_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="340" ><figcaption>Newcastle United's English midfielder #10 Anthony Gordon runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on September 15, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>07:22Matt Addison<h2>Early Liverpool team news before Wolves</h2>While there is a sickness bug going around the Wolves camp ahead of today's game, Liverpool only has Harvey Elliott sidelined. Alisson Becker should be back from injury and is expected to be in the starting XI.Liverpool could line up something like this: Alisson; TAA, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jota, Diaz.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=16qOee_0vmqynVp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=16qOee_0vmqynVp00" width="510" height="340" ><figcaption>Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. (Image: Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>Matt Addison<h2>Good morning!</h2>Hello and welcome to today's Liverpool FC live blog. We're building up to the game with Wolves in the Premier League and we'll have all the updates from the other grounds too as the top flight gets back underway. Stick with us!</div></body>

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