With Conor Bradley sustaining a season-ending knee injury earlier this month, Liverpool needed new signing Jeremie Frimpong to stay fit more than ever.

However, a third hamstring injury leaves Liverpool short of right-back options.

"Frimpong will be out for a period of time," Slot said. "We as a club always make smart decisions. We look at the long term. We don't have four right backs and 12 number 9s."

Similar happened at the start of the season and Dominik Szoboszlai filled in brilliantly.

Calvin Ramsay, 22, has been capped by Scotland and is another option, but Arne Slot is yet to trust the former Aberdeen defender.

Could the Reds turn to the transfer market?

An extra option will also keep Szoboszlai in his best position.

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Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds commentator

I wouldn't say there is a necessity for more business to be done before the end of the transfer window.

Based on trying to read Daniel Farke's body language and his rhetoric, I think he's pretty transparent. He likes the group and feels strongly about the group.

The real potential deal is the Strand Larsen one which still feels not a complete stretch but a bit of a reach to me.

If Leeds didn't spend £35m or £40m would I be worried? No, I don't think there's that many quality strikers around.

He is one, even though what I've seen this season hasn't been great, and had enough evidence to show he would be worth spending a bit of money on.

I can't think of too many others.

If the squad stayed as this, I think Farke has enough to stay up. But, not bringing anyone in during January - that would cause headloss among a load of people watching and listening to this right now.

I don't think that would be the end of the world, but I would like another loan in at least.

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It's no secret that Leeds United were in the running for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.

BBC Sport reported earlier this month that Daniel Farke's side had a deal worth up to £40m rejected for the striker, though they were reluctant to go any further.

Leeds have been in promising form in the Premier League over the last couple of months but with teams around them continuing to pick up results, they will still be wanting to confirm their status in the top flight for next season sooner rather than later.

It's clear they are willing to spend the cash this month in order to do so - but where does their attention turn next?

Expect Farke to be asked about their pursuit of Strand Larsen and what it means for them moving forward when he sits down with the media shortly.

Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

Crystal Palace are close to the loan signing of Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand.

The Eagles, who looked at signing the 24-year-old last summer, are set to take Guessand until the end of the season in a deal that will give them an option to buy.

Guessand has scored twice in 26 Villa appearances - both in the Europa League - having struggled to establish himself in his favoured central striker position.

The £18.25m arrival of Tammy Abraham from Besiktas this week also leaves him as likely third choice behind Abraham and Ollie Watkins.

And although the Ivory Coast international has been happy to fight for his place at Villa Park, he is expected to leave.

Guessand has made just six Premier League starts since joining Villa from Nice for £26m last August.

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Brightonare set to reject a £20m offer from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Yasin Ayari.

Relegation-threatened Forest want to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes on Monday and have bid for the Sweden international, but sources have told BBC Sport the offer will be turned down.

Ayari signed for Brighton from AIK Stockholm in 2023 and has made 66 appearances for the Seagulls since his £3.5m arrival, scoring six goals.

Since arriving in England the 22-year-old has also had loan spells at Blackburn and Coventry.

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Burnley

Burnley manager Scott Parker on new signing James Ward-Prowse who is on loan from West Ham: "I think he will bring quality. We have seen James play numerous games at the Premier League level. He know where he stands and knows what he is worth. We've needed some cover in there so we have recruiting him because we know he will be valuable to us.

"He leads by example and I am looking forward to him adding that to us."

On Ward-Prowse set pieces: "I think it's massive. He's an absolute expert. Definitely helps in that area. It would be unfair on me to only compliment him on set-pieces."

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Burnley manager Scott Parker on if he is going to make anymore signings this season: "We are trying to, it's a difficult market, and I don't want to bring people in who can't improve us but just to add numbers to what the squad looks like.

"We are active and we I think there will be some departures of players who need game time."

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Burnley manager Scott Parker on team news and injuries: "BothZian Flemming and Joe Worrall should be back and available after training. They will be available which is good.. Everyone else is in a good place."

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Burnley manager Scott Parker is in the hot seat and we will be bringing you his full quotes shortly but here is what to expect

• Pleased with James Ward-Prowse signing
• Trying to bring more players in
• There will be departures in this window
• Unfair to just compliment Ward-Prowse on set pieces

Free agent Jesse Lingard is in talks with English and Italian clubs, according to (Mail+)., external

Having left FC Seoul in December, could the 33-year-old still be of value in the Premier League?

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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenoir was asked about the transfer rumours that have begun to swirl around star striker Cole Palmer and firmly closed them down.

The Sun had reported Palmer was open to moving Manchester United but Rosenoir says the England international is happy where he is.

He said: “Is he untouchable, is he happy? Yes and yes. It’s simple, Cole Palmer is an incredible player like many players in the group.

“Cole is here, he’s very happy and I can’t wait to see him back on the pitch.

“Cole is very happy. I’ve had numerous conversations with him.

“Our thoughts are on how we can make this team better, how he can improve and how I can help him. He loves being here and he wants to be a Chelsea player.”

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Here's a reminder of one of yesterday's top transfer stories, Douglas Luiz returned to Aston Villa on loan.

The Brazil midfielder was on loan to Nottingham Forest in the first half of the season but was recalled by his parent club Juventus.

Luiz has now moved back to the club he played for from 2019-2024.

Read the full story.

Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport

That's your lot from West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

Burnley's Scott Parker and Leeds United manager Daniel Farke are both talking in the next hour and we'll also bring you any transfer lines that come out of their respective news conferences.

Before that though, we'll carry on dipping into the other transfer ongoings from around the Premier League.

West Ham United

West Ham manager on new signing Adama Traore: "I know him very well, I have worked with him many years and I know him which is why I said he is unique. There are not many players with his ability on one-v-one situations.

"There are not many players with his speed, with his pace and I think he is going to give us many, many things. We need his threat he possesses. His energy, not only on the pitch but in the dressing room, training round he is a special person to have around."

On whether Traore will play on Saturday: "We didn't decide yet. We still have tomorrow to decide the squad and the team. Adama physically is okay so he can be an option."

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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo also spoke on James Ward-Prowse and Guido Rodriguez leaving and rebalancing the team: "It's okay, I think we still have days to go. The club is working very hard, there are negotiations that are still ongoing. I am not going to tell you which are ongoing and we are expecting things to happen.

"Like I said at the start of the transfer window to rebalance the squad, trying to make the squad more competitive. Having options and solutions that can allow us to keep fighting."

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