Liverpool FC are likely to make a move to sign Brentford striker Igor Thiago in January against the backdrop of injury concerns. Mohamed Salah is away on international duty, and Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both nursing injuries, although of different degrees. With Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitiké having no real backup, Arne Slot will be forced to use Florian Wirtz in a false-nine position, as well as bringing in a new attacker in the winter transfer window, reports said.
If not for Erling Haaland's stupendous 19 goals, Brazilian Thiago's tally of 11 would have looked more impressive, given the fact he plays for the Bees. However, the Reds may still remain reluctant to go all-in for the in-form striker who, according to reports, fits perfectly into Slot's system. Keith Andrews' Brentford are currently twelfth in the Premier League table and are unlikely to let their main attacker go mid-season unless the offer is irresistible, the reports indicate.
Igor Thiago joined Brentford from Club Brugge for a fee worth £30 million over the summer, following the departure of Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo from the London club. His 11 goals in 17 appearances helped him become the earliest Brentford player to hit double figures for goals, CaughtOffside said in a report.
Alexander Isak update
Swedish international Alexander Isak is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of months after breaking his leg and undergoing surgery, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.
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Isak suffered the injury while scoring Liverpool's opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, when his foot got caught between Micky van de Ven's legs as the defender dived to block his shot. The injury is a massive blow for Liverpool as they look to rescue their title defence.
