Liverpool are looking at an incredible winger to join the club. So, Antoine Semenyo seems to be heading to the Etihad rather than Anfield. And that is going to leave Liverpool feeling disappointed.

Liverpool will be strong favourites against the in-form Leeds but must be wary of the threat posed by the promoted side, who stole a point off the Reds in early December. With games coming thick and fast at the beginning of 2026, Slot must lean on every member of his stretched squad.

Van Dijk is 34 years old, and Liverpool need to sign a long-term replacement sooner rather than later. Van Hecke, with his wealth of Premier League experience and potential to make further gains in the coming years, could be the perfect addition, first learning the fruits of Van Dijk's craft before taking his place down the line.

Following up last year's Premier League title has proven exceedingly difficult for Liverpool in the 2025/26 season. The Reds experienced a brutal start to the campaign, down in the bottom half of the table for much of the 2025 calendar year.

Mick Brown believes Arne Slot has a new plan for Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool plan to sign a new centre-back in January.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah could be absent with Egypt at AFCON until mid-January; the 33-year-old has been benched for the Reds last five games in a row; head coach Arne Slot must work out how to replace Salah on the right of the champions attack,

Everything you need to know - predictions, expected lineups and how to watch - as Liverpool welcome Leeds to Anfield in the Premier League.

While Wolves remain stuck at the bottom of the Premier League table, the mood around Merseyside could hardly be more different. Liverpool may have spent Christmas Day outside the top four, but recent results suggest they are firmly back on track. Another win against struggling Wolves will boost their confidence even more.

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.