--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 5th January 2021" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-5th-january-2021/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2021-01-05T07:30:00Z" modified: "2021-01-05T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 5th January 2021 The news cycle surrounding Liverpool never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Liverpool haven't opened talks with Sven Botman, claims journalist](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/liverpool-havent-opened-talks-with-sven-botman-claims-journalist/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1284201435-3-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are yet to open talks with Sven Botman over a January move, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter. The Reds currently have a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/liverpool-havent-opened-talks-with-sven-botman-claims-journalist/) * * * ### [Thiago "in contention" to start against Southampton, says Jurgen Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/thiago-in-contention-to-start-against-southampton-says-jurgen-klopp/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1293800503-1-300x300.jpg) Thiago is "in contention" to start Liverpool's Premier League clash with Southampton, according to Jurgen Klopp. The Reds head to St Mary's for a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/thiago-in-contention-to-start-against-southampton-says-jurgen-klopp/) * * * ### [Jurgen Klopp hints that Liverpool could sign players in January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/jurgen-klopp-hints-that-liverpool-could-sign-players-in-january/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1293338339-1-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has suggested Liverpool could sign players in the January transfer window. The Reds have suffered terrible bad luck with injuries this … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/jurgen-klopp-hints-that-liverpool-could-sign-players-in-january/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are delighted Reds didn't sign Timo Werner after hilarious moment](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/liverpool-fans-are-delighted-reds-didnt-sign-timo-werner-after-hilarious-moment/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1294311212-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool supporters have been mocking Timo Werner, admitting their relief that the Reds didn't sign him. Jurgen Klopp was endlessly … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/liverpool-fans-are-delighted-reds-didnt-sign-timo-werner-after-hilarious-moment/) * * * ### [Jurgen Klopp 'pushing' to bring Gleison Bremer to Liverpool in January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/jurgen-klopp-pushing-to-bring-gleison-bremer-to-liverpool-in-january/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1229399244-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer in January, according to Tuttosport \[via Sport Witness\]. Liverpool could delve … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/jurgen-klopp-pushing-to-bring-gleison-bremer-to-liverpool-in-january/) * * * ### [Real Madrid 'strongly interested' in signing Mohamed Salah, says journalist](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/real-madrid-strongly-interested-in-signing-mohamed-salah-says-journalist/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1293801566-300x300.jpg) Real Madrid are 'strongly interested' in signing Mohamed Salah next summer, according to journalist Angelo Mangiante on Twitter. The Egyptian has … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/real-madrid-strongly-interested-in-signing-mohamed-salah-says-journalist/) * * * ### [Liverpool among leading contenders in Maxi Wöber pursuit](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/liverpool-among-leading-contenders-in-maxi-wober-transfer-race/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1281488501-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are believed to be among the ‘options’ available to Red Bull Salzburg defender Maxi Wöber, who could help ease the defensive injury … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/liverpool-among-leading-contenders-in-maxi-wober-transfer-race/) * * * ### [Charlton Athletic want Liverpool youngster Liam Millar](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/charlton-athletic-want-liverpool-youngster-liam-millar/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1204200398-scaled-300x300.jpg) Liverpool youngster Liam Millar is a target for League One side Charlton Athletic, as confirmed by Addicks manager Lee Bowyer via London News … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/charlton-athletic-want-liverpool-youngster-liam-millar/) * * * ### [Phil Thompson believes Steven Gerrard could be Jurgen Klopp's successor](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/phil-thompson-believes-steven-gerrard-could-be-jurgen-klopps-successor/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/473640068-300x300.jpg) Former Liverpool player and assistant manager Phil Thompson has claimed that Steven Gerrard could be the man to succeed Jurgen Klopp at … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/04/phil-thompson-believes-steven-gerrard-could-be-jurgen-klopps-successor/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Liverpool homepage](https://readliverpoolfc.com/). 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