Liverpool transfer news suggest that the club are close to wrapping up their first signing of the January transfer window. Fabrizio Romano reports that documents have already been signed. While speculation persists over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid, the club seems to be focusing on offloading another player in the meantime.
Liverpool Transfer News: Who Is Leaving on January?
Marcelo Pitaluga is a young goalkeeper who came to Liverpool with great promise. Currently on loan at Livingston in the Scottish Championship, he has spent the 2024/25 campaign away from Anfield after previous loan spells with Macclesfield and St Patrick’s Athletic. Pitaluga joined Liverpool from Fluminense in 2020 for £1 million and gained recognition for his role in Brazil’s Under-17 World Cup triumph.
Yet, with negotiations progressing, the 22-year-old seems set to leave Liverpool without ever featuring for the first team, having been an unused substitute on seven occasions under Klopp.
The Brazilian goalkeeper looks set to return to Fluminense after a challenging spell away from Anfield. On Sunday morning, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano shared an update on Pitaluga’s situation, writing on X: ‘Liverpool and Fluminense have signed all documents for goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga to return to Brazil. A 40% sell-on clause has been included, with no transfer fee involved.’
H2: Liverpool Transfer News – What’s the Latest on Trent Alxander-Arnold?
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the center of Liverpool transfer news attention lately. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has addressed the rumours surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. Speaking on the matter, he firmly stated that the defender is “fully committed” to the club. Slot’s comments come amid ongoing speculation about Alexander-Arnold’s potential departure.
As his contract expires in the summer, the England right-back has attracted interest from Real Madrid. According to Liverpool transfer news sources, the Spanish giants reached out regarding a potential January transfer, but the Reds turned down the offer.
Spanish outlets have also suggested that Los Blancos are prepared to sign the 26-year-old this month. However, Slot remains confident that the defender won’t be distracted by the rumours.
Real Madrid have also reportedly put forward a £300,000-a-week contract for the 26-year-old. On top of that, if he moves to the Spanish giants as a free agent in the summer, he could receive a significant signing-on fee.
This has put the player in a dilemma, with the choice of either continuing to build his legacy at his hometown club and becoming a beloved Kop idol, or making the leap to Real Madrid to join the ranks of the world’s biggest footballing giants.
Liverpool believe they have done everything possible to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay at Anfield and enjoy the prime years of what has already been a stellar career on Merseyside.
There have been no calls from Alexander-Arnold for the captain’s armband. He understands that he is Virgil van Dijk’s natural successor as the Reds captain when the Dutch defender’s time as a regular starter comes to an end.
According to reports, Real Madrid are eager to sign him immediately and are willing to offer £20 million.
