The transfer window is poised to close imminently and Liverpool are under mounting pressure to bolster their defensive ranks.

The Reds are grappling with an injury nightmare at the back, with Jeremie Frimpong the latest casualty joining Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez who are all ruled out, while Ibrahima Konate remains absent dealing with personal family issues. Arne Slot also finds himself under scrutiny amid rumours suggesting legendary midfielder Xabi Alonso could replace him in the Anfield hot seat.

That pressure eased as Liverpool thrashed Azerbaijani minnows Qarabag FK in the Champions League to qualify automatically for the knockout phase, but in domestic competition, their bid to secure a top-four berth faces a serious challenge from Manchester United and Chelsea. The Reds return to Premier League duty against Newcastle United on Saturday, but by that point, they'll have merely 48 hours remaining before the transfer deadline passes. Here's all the latest news from Anfield.

Liverpool are said to be interested in Dayot Upamecano - who is out of contract in the summer.(Image: Getty...