Liverpool line up bargain transfer for former Man City defender after trio depart ahead of deadline day

Liverpool have reportedly identified a former Manchester City player as a potential transfer target.

With the January transfer window coming to a close, Liverpool have allowed three players to leave the club on loan.

Young left-back Owen Beck has rejoined Scottish side Dundee despite being recalled earlier in the month after injuries to Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.

After returning to Scotland, Beck said: “I am made up to be back, after the first half of the season that we both had together.

“I now just can’t wait to get back out there and perform in front of the fans again.”

Fellow full-back Calvin Ramsay, who spent the first half of the 23/24 season at Preston North End, has moved to League One side Bolton Wanderers for the remainder of the campaign.

Last but not least, centre-back Nat Phillips will join Championship side Cardiff City until the end of the season.

With three temporary departures, Liverpool have been linked with a summer move for former City defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who is currently playing for Fulham.

According to The Mirror, Liverpool could be tempted to try and sign the 26-year-old on a free transfer as his Fulham contract is set to expire at the end of the current campaign.

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The Reds could be in the market for a new defender in the summer as the future of Joel Matip is unknown, the 32-year-old is set to miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury and his contract is also set to end in June.

Adarabioyo reportedly impressed Liverpool during the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Craven Cottage last week.

Aside from Liverpool, it has been claimed that the 6ft 5in defender has previously attracted interest from fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur and Serie A giants AC Milan.

It is believed that Fulham are happy to wait and see what happens, with Adarabioyo knowing the fact that the London club wants to keep hold of him.