Liverpool transfer deadline day news: twist for Origi predicted, Leeds’ impossible chance of signing forward

It’s January transfer deadline day - and football fans across the country will be glued to what unfolds.

Liverpool supporters are no different and there could be a fairly busy few hours ahead until tonight’s 11pm deadline.

The Reds had a shock swoop for Luis Diaz from Porto yesterday. Jurgen Klopp’s men hijacked Tottenham to sign the Colombia international for up to £50 million.

That might not be all that happens at Anfield, though. Fulham’s Fabio Carvalho is in Liverpool’s sights while there could be a few outgoings.

Here are the latest Liverpool transfer rumours and gossip.

Origi twist

There could be a ‘twist with Divock Origi’ amid a potential departure.

The striker is a cult hero at Liverpool having scored some crucial goals during his time on Merseyside.

However, Origi has been out of favour this season and will see his game-time limited further after Diaz’s arrival.

The Belgian has played just 10 times, scoring five goals, and been injured since the start of December.

Liverpool could grant Origi an exit and Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth claimed something might be around the corner when it comes to the forward’s future.

Sheth told Sky Sports: “I’ve just been given a text from a contact of mine, tomorrow there could be a twist with Divock Origi (leaving).”

Williams has Cherries choice

Neco Williams is weighing up a loan move to AFC Bournemouth.

The right-back is firmly second choice behind Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool.

Williams has made just eight appearances in total - with a solitary substitute outing in the Premier League.

The Wales international, 20, is craving regular football to enhance his development and with the World Cup at the end of the year.

Bournemouth are chasing a return to the Premier League and are third in the Championship table.

The Cherries see Williams, who’s been on holiday in Dubai during the international break, as someone who can bolster their promotion hopes.

Leeds ruled out of Minamino move

Leeds United have an ‘impossible’ chance of landing Takumi Minamino.

The Japan international has struggled to build any sort of momentum since arriving at Anfield from Red Bull Salzburg two years ago.

With Diaz’s arriving, Liverpool are now open to allowing Minamino depart the club, having played only 86 minutes in the Premier League this season.

Top-flight rivals Leeds and Ligue 1 side Monaco are said to have shown interest.

However, according to La Nación - based in Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa’s native Argentina - Minamino won’t be moving to Elland Road.

Minamino has scored six goals in 18 games this term.

Phillips to Magpies ‘great for both clubs

Nat Phillips moving to Newcastle from Liverpool would be a ‘great deal for both clubs’.

That’s according to former Reds defender Jose Enrique, speaking on Instagram.

Klopp’s side are open to allowing Phillips to leave. He’s fifth-choice centre-back and is keen to get regular action under his belt.

Watford’s bid fell well short of Liverpool’s £15 million valuation.

Newcastle have been linked with Phillips for a decent period of time as they bid to avoid relegation.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has been keen to strengthen his rearguard and Enrique - who joined Liverpool from Newcastle in 2011 - feels a deal could make sense.

He said: “I think Nat Phillips if Newcastle want him, I think it would be a good deal for both clubs.

“I am not saying this because I am a former Newcastle player as well. I think it would be a good move for him and move to a club where he is going to play.

“They are trying to grow. They are trying to stay in the Premier League. But they are trying to achieve better goals in the future.

“If Liverpool can get good money for him, then I think it’s the best deal.

“I don’t see a future for Nat Phillips as a Liverpool player. Fighting for a starting position.

“I love him as a player because he is a great player.”