Liverpool have sent Calum Scanlon on loan to Cardiff City, though Arne Slot has devised a strategy to tackle their defensive injury crisis. Slot was compelled to include several academy prospects on the substitutes' bench for Saturday's 4-1 Premier League triumph over Newcastle. Liverpool are eager to secure a new signing before Monday's transfer deadline and are holding discussions to bring in Lutsharel Geertruida on loan. Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook pageLutsharel Geertruida of Sunderland could join Liverpool. Geertruida has featured in 17 Premier League matches for Sunderland this term but might welcome the opportunity, given his history with Slot.

Source: Express February 01, 2026 15:57 UTC