Liverpool have had a mixed start to their season so far, with Andoni Iraola still trying to find out his best team and assert his style on the squad.

The Reds saw a number of key players depart in the summer transfer window, with the Spaniard completing three deals to bring in Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona, Victor Munoz from Osasuna, and sealing a £123m deal for France international Bradley Barcola to reinforce the attack.

But the squad is still light in a number of areas, and the January transfer window is expected to provide the opportunity for FSG to back their man even more, and help him to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season as they look to push for a trophy or two.

Central defence and right-back is an area for concern with a limited number of options available to the manager at this stage, but central midfield is also expected to be an area of the squad that the team will look to bolster.

Ryan Gravenberch has struggled for form since Iraola's arrival and has dropped down the pecking order, with youngster Trey Nyoni stepping into the role and earning plenty of plaudits for his performances. Alexis Mac Allister has rediscovered his form from the club's title-winning campaign, but Dominik Szoboszlai has struggled to find the form he had last season.

With such inconsistencies and limited options, it has now been reported by iNews that Anfield chiefs have made contact with Bournemouth over a blockbuster move to sign Alex Scott in January.

GIVEMESPORT reported in October that the Cherries were now open to a sale of their star midfielder after he rejected multiple new contract offers from the club. Talks are still ongoing, with Bournemouth desperate to keep the England star, whose current deal expires in June 2028.

However, the expectation is that a move will be sanctioned at some point in 2027, with a January move not ruled out. Liverpool have now made their first move to see if a deal would be possible, with a £100m+ fee expected to be the magic number to get a transfer over the line.

Chelsea are considered to be the favourites, with GMS sources understanding that the Blues are confident of finding an agreement for a deal, but iNews states that Liverpool are now serious contenders for his signature, with Iraola's involvement at Anfield a key factor. Scott currently earns £50,000-a-week at the Vitality Stadium, but a move away is expected to see him treble his wages.

Scott Is The Perfect Iraola Midfielder

Liverpool's midfield balance has been an issue this season, with each member of the team being more attack-minded, and Nyoni being very inexperienced at the highest level.

Bringing in Scott would not only be a statement signing considering the fee and competition for his signature, but it would also be the perfect signing for what the team needs, and what the manager wants in his squad.

Speaking earlier this year, Iraola heaped praise on the young midfielder:

In May, after Scott had been named in an England training squad, Iraola said:

It won't be an easy deal to complete, but it's evident that Liverpool are in the race and with Iraola at the helm, they simply cannot be ruled out as a potential destination.