Liverpool have thrown down the gauntlet to their Premier League rivals after extending their lead at the top of the table to eight points following their victory over West Ham on Sunday evening. Arne Slot resisted the temptation to spend big in the summer transfer window and appears to have been vindicated for his decision.

Arsenal are ‘monitoring’ Wolves star Matheus Cunha ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. Cunha has performed very well in the Premier League this season, conjuring up nine goals and three assists across 17 top-flight games.

Here's all your Liverpool FC transfer news for Sunday, December 29. As time grows shorter, the uncertain future of particular players becomes much more real. The situation involving Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent-Alexander Arnold is turning from a small rumour to a sickening reality.