Liverpool transfer latest: Reds scouting Nicolas Acevedo, Billy Koumetio to sign, Omer Faruk Beyaz a target and Timo Werner update

Liverpool transfer latest: Reds scouting Nicolas Acevedo, Billy Koumetio to sign, Omer Faruk Beyaz a target and Timo Werner update
Liverpool have not signed a single player throughout the January transfer window with a week to go until it slams shut.Jurgen Klopp is believed to be unwilling to potentially upset the apple cart by breaking up his squad with big-name signings, especially with Liverpool so close to success.3

Jurgen Klopp’s side are odds-on for the title

The Reds currently lead the Premier League table as they hunt for their first English top-flight title since 1990.But that does not mean Liverpool have not been linked with potential signings.talkSPORT.com rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip, below…

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First January signing close

Liverpool are reportedly close to making their first signing of the Janaury transfer window.The Reds have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old defender Billy Koumetio from US Orleans Lorient in France, the Liverpool Echo say.

#LFC newest recruit 16 year old Billy Koumetio is familiar with our academy as he was invited back in November for a trial & featured for the U-16s in a game vs Hertha Berlin that impressed the recruitment team. He is presently playing as a Centre back pic.twitter.com/yGwWXwLsf1— LFC Scout Watch (@Mobyhaque1) January 24, 2019

Koumetio impressed during a trial at the clubs Kirkby Academy in November.The teenager arrived in England earlier this week to conclude a deal.

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Uruguay youngster being scouted

Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Uruguay Under-20 star Nicolas Acevedo, The Mirror claim.It is understood Premier League scouts have watched the 19-year-old midfielder on international duty.He is currently playing for Montevideo in his homeland.

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Transfer battle for striker

Fenerbahce forward Omer Faruk Beyaz is another youngster Liverpool are reportedly tracking, according to The Sun.The Turkish wonderkid, 15, has shown his potential while playing for his countrys Under-16 side.3

Omer Faruk Beyaz has represented Turkeys Under-16 team

The Reds will face competition from Aston Villa, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich for his signature.Beyaz has two-and-a-half years left on his Fenerbahce deal.

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Timo Werner update

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Werner has long been a target of Liverpool’s

Lastly, German outlet Bild report RB Leipzig have offered to double Liverpool transfer target Timo Werners wages in an attempt to keep him at the club.The Germany striker has just 18 months left on his deal with Liverpool, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich circling.His new contract would allegedly include a 60million release clause, which would not be out of the Reds price range.

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Police probing an alleged attack involving Joey Barton and another football manager have arrested a man on suspicion of racially aggravated assault. Fleetwood Town boss Barton, 36, had been accused of punching Barnsley's German manager Daniel Stendel in the players' tunnel following Saturday's match.
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right of reply Police investigating an incident in the tunnel at Oakwell have bailed a man who was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated offences. Fleetwood manager Joey Barton has taken to Twitter to 'emphatically' deny all allegations made against him following Saturday's defeat at Barnsley.
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