Liverpool has struggled with injuries to their key men this season as the Reds endure arguably their worst campaign under Jurgen Klopp. The German’s side nearly won four trophies last season after reaching the final of all of them, but injuries have decimated their first team this term, making it hard for them to earn wins. Their midfield has been affected the most and even their fit midfielders have struggled to make any impact at the club. Klopp wants to add new men to the group, but he wishes to add Jude Bellingham to his midfield at the end of the season. Read also: Highly-rated 19-Year-Old Striker Jhon Durán Signed By Aston Villa  As the Reds wait for the Englishman, Matchplug understands they could consider a move for a new midfielder on loan for the rest of this season. Liverpool has become one of the world’s best clubs so anyone will want to play for them, but the Reds hope they can get someone who will make an impact.

Manchester United could seal the return of Memphis Depay to the club this January, six years after he left them to join Lyon, having been a flop. He spent two seasons at Old Trafford during his first spell, and the attacker struggled to make an impact before being shipped out to Lyon on an initial loan deal. United has just lost Cristiano Ronaldo after his contract was terminated by mutual consent and they need a new attacker. Several names have been linked with a move to the club, and one of their options is Depay, according to a report on Matchplug. They reveal the Red Devils believe he is now a better player who can handle the pressure of playing for them better and they will add him to their squad to make it stronger. He is struggling to play at Barcelona because of the form of Lewandowski and could leave early if the right money is paid to Barca.

Chelsea is preparing a rival bid for Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk as the Gunners close in on the Ukrainian talent. Mudryk has turned the heads of European clubs this season with his performance for Shakhtar Donestk and Arsenal is reportedly looking to buy him for 70m euros, a fee that Shakhtar still wants to negotiate up. The Ukrainians know he is a top talent and wants to make the most money from his departure when he eventually leaves, and Chelsea could make life hard for Arsenal. Matchplug understands that the Blues consider him the ideal winger for their team and could begin talks with his present employer over leaving them as they try to outbid Arsenal to sign him. Mikel Arteta’s side will not want to lose out on him and could increase their bid for his signature to make him join them instead.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be back in English football next season if Newcastle United qualifies for the Champions League, a new report has revealed. The attacker has agreed to move to Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, a move that most fans consider to be the end of his illustrious playing career in the game. Ronaldo’s Manchester United contract was terminated early and he was keen to continue playing in European football, but his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan made clubs around the continent to avoid him like a plague. He has now agreed a lucrative two-year deal to play in the Middle East, but a report on Matchplug reveals he has a clause in his deal that will see him play for the Saudi-backed Newcastle United if the Magpies end this season in the Champions League places.

Benfica insists they want to keep World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez until the end of the season amidst interest from Chelsea in the Argentinian. The 21-year-old was the best young player at the World Cup as he inspired his nation to end their long wait to win the World Cup in Qatar. The midfielder has now caught the attention of several clubs around the world, including the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea in England, who hope to close the deal next month. However, Benfica wants him to stay until the end of the season unless a club triggers his release clause worth around £106m. That fee is a lot to pay in January and a report on Matchplug reveals they have proposed a new deal to him to keep him with them. The club statement reads: ‘We insist our intention is to keep Enzo here until the end of the season’.

Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has penned an open letter to Cody Gakpo wishing him luck after the latter took his former shirt at Liverpool. The Reds have just secured a deal to bring the ex-PSV man to Anfield and bolster their attack after losing Luis Diaz to yet another injury. Gakpo was close to moving to the Premier League in the summer and he would have joined Leeds United after the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United pursued him. After his fine World Cup, it seemed he will join Erik Ten Hag to sign him, but Liverpool moved fast and hijacked the move for the Netherlands international. He has taken the number 18 shirt and Kuyt wished him luck. He wrote as quoted by Matchplug: ‘Cody Gakpo, welcome to @LFC. ‘This number has brought me lots of magic, and I hope it will bring you the same kinda magic too. Congratulations and good luck.’