3 players Liverpool should sell in January as Darwin Nunez transfer decision made

Liverpool has put itself right in the mix for the title race this season and that could require

as its sole outfield player during the summer but it was well documented that was keen on finding a new defensive midfielder - especially with - while another defender has also been at the top of the priority list.

There have also been doubts over club-record signing future after an underwhelming tenure at Anfield for the Uruguayan since his $109million (£85m/€100m) switch from Benfica in 2022 - yet it appears he may have been given one final chance to prove his worth this season.

However, has identified two players whose careers could be over as early as January, while another could be destined for a loan switch in order to get some valuable minutes in the bank. These departures could pave way for a stellar signing.

Wataru Endo - sell

It's been a tough campaign so far for Liverpool midfielder , who has fallen down the pecking order under Slot after failing to convince the Dutchman he is the defensive midfielder he requires in his starting XI.

The Japanese international has managed just two substitute appearances in the this season, totalling a paltry six minutes, and already appears as though he is surplus to requirements - even if he poses as a useful squad player to have during the next few months.

But despite insisting he wants to , it's looking increasingly likely that a January departure could be on the cards for the 31-year-old, allowing Liverpool to recoup some of the $21.2m (£16.2m/€19.4m) it paid for him last year rather than send him out on loan.

Joe Gomez - sell

Another player who has become surplus to requirements and was linked with a summer exit is versatile defender who, like Endo, has managed less than 10 minutes of Premier League action this term.

Despite being able to play anywhere across the back four, Gomez has been resigned to fourth-choice center-back under Slot and with plenty of suitors for his services, a permanent exit could be an option the Reds consider in the January transfer window.

Liverpool is believed to value Gomez at around $38-44m (£29-33m/€35–40m) and a sale in the New Year could help to fund a move for one of the club's top center-back targets as the club seek a long-term replacement for .

Tyler Morton - loan

Despite opting to keep young midfielder during the summer, Liverpool could be willing to sanction a loan move for the 21-year-old in January once finally returns from injury.

Morton has spent the last two campaigns out on loan at Blackburn Rovers and Hull City in the but could benefit from gaining more regular minutes once more, having only made one appearance for Liverpool so far this season.

His departure would free up an extra space in midfield should Liverpool look to capitalize and sign a new No. 6 to ease the burden on shoulders, while it would also allow the graduate to gain more regular first-team football.