Second Liverpool Player Could Leave in January as Arne Slot Given Nightmare Scenario

Liverpool manager Arne Slot could soon be left in a precarious position after it emerged that Serie A side AC Milan are hoping to secure a 'last-minute' move for one of his players.

After missing out on top transfer target Marc Guehi in the summer, Liverpool have been left short when it comes to centre-back options.

In fact, after Joe Gomez suffered an injury in their 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, Slot was forced to play midfielder Wataru Endo at centre-half alongside Virgil van Dijk.

Ibrahima Konate missed out on the game due to family reasons, while teenager Giovanni Leoni, who joined in the summer from Parma, will be out for a year after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in September.

The extent of Gomez's injury remains to be seen, but concerns over their lack of depth at centre-back have only intensified as a result.

Liverpool's frailties at centre-back are there for all to see. Image credit: Getty

Liverpool may need to act sooner rather than later when it comes to transfer business. This week, it emerged that AC Milan are hoping to strike a deal for Joe Gomez before the January window slams shut.

Igli Tare, the sporting director at Milan, is hoping to secure a last-minute move for Gomez, according to a report from Italian publication CalcioMercato, which suggests the 28-year-old has already 'received approval' from manager Massimiliano Allegri.

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Earlier this week, it emerged that Tottenham had opened talks with Liverpool in a bid to sign Andy Robertson, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Negotiations between all parties are said to be 'advancing', according to a report from The Athletic.

The 31-year-old was a regular starter under Arne Slot as they lifted the title in May, but the Scot has started just four games in the Premier League this season following the arrival of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

Van Dijk wants Roberston to stay. Image credit: Getty

Responding to suggestions that his teammate could leave in January, Van Dijk has made his feelings clear.

"He's my vice-captain," Van Dijk said after the Bournemouth game. "Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay but whatever happens, let's see."