Alonso is preventing Liverpool from signing a transfer mark as the Reds make enquiries
Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie has been tipped for a big-money move to Liverpool, but former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso has made his position clear. Klopp welcomes Jota to Burnley following his return to Liverpool Liverpool may be sitting at the top of the Premier League table, but there is work to be done in the January transfer window. Jurgen Kloppand’s side returned to top winning ways with a deserved 2-0 win at Burnley on Boxing Day to take them top of the table – at least until Arsenal host West Ham at the Emirates. Thursday evening. Klopp has been delighted with his summer signings but is aware there is still more to add to their prospects of regaining the English crown. Here’s a rundown of the latest Anfield transfer news. Alonso to block Hincapie’s move Former Liverpool midfielder and current Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso refused to allow the Reds to sign centre-back Piero Hincapie from Germany in January. Although Klopp poured cold water on the fans are hoping to bring in a new defender to cover for the injured Joel Matip, who will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. Hincapie, 21, has been tipped for a move to Anfield. But now German outlet Kicker have reported that alongside Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, who has been linked with Premier League rivals Chelsea, Alonso gained the upper hand and prevented Hincapie from leaving the Bay Arena. The Ecuador international will not be a regular starter for the former Liverpool man this season, with Leverkusen still remarkably unbeaten midway through the campaign, but Hincapie is one of the most promising defenders in the Bundesliga and can. acts as a left back. Piero Hincapie has been linked with Liverpool but is unlikely to join in January Robinson’s claims were rejected Liverpool refused to sign Antonee Robinson from Fulham in January after it was reported that the Reds were preparing to make a bid. Despite injuries to senior left-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, Klopp expects Robertson to return from shoulder surgery before the end of January, while Tsimikas the absence can last for months. Robinson, 26, was born in Milton Keynes but is a member of the US national team. The Fulham defender spent more than a decade at Everton in his youth before impressing at Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic. Come together! Should Liverpool sign a left-back in January? Let us know your decision in the comments section. Survey for Nino Liverpool have reportedly joined Fulham, Roma and Feyenoord in signing Brazilian centre-back Nino. The 26-year-old, known for his confidence on the ball, was part of the Fluminense side that recently won the Copa Libertadores and included another Reds target, highly-rated midfielder Andre. Ninoand is out of contract at the end of 2024 and has a release clause of just €7m (£6.1m). Reports from Italy suggest that Liverpool are considering a move after learning of their situation following Matipand#039’s season-ending injury.