Liverpool are considering a shock move for Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi, according to reports.
The Reds’ injury crisis was compounded on Thursday when Joel Matip was taken off in their 3-1 defeat of Tottenham.
Jurgen Klopp described Matip’s ankle issue as “serious”, although he hinted on Friday that the injury might not be as bad as he first feared.
Liverpool initially ruled out signing a new defender during the January transfer window, but Matip’s injury could force a late U-turn before the market closes for business on Monday.
Any such move would require Arsenal’s agreement, but the Gunners might welcome the opportunity to get Mustafi’s earnings off the wage bill.
Liverpool return to Premier League action against David Moyes’ in-form West Ham side on Sunday.
Klopp’s side head into the weekend four points adrift of top spot, having ended their five-match winless run with that victory over Spurs last time out.
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