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Liverpool FC transfer gossip today sees Brendan Rodgers closing in on Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain six months earlier than planned.

The Reds know a £30million bid will trigger Higuain's release clause and initially wanted to land the star next summer, but now look set secure the deal before the end of January.

Napoli manager Rafael Benitez today wrapped up the signing of Sampdoria frontman Manolo Gabbiadini for £11million - creating further competition among his strikers.

These are the players thus far linked with a move to Liverpool FC in January

Inter Milan are ready to offer £7million to prise Lucas away from Liverpool.

The Serie A side are keen to sign a holding midfielder and see the Brazilian as the perfect target following his recent hints he is looking for a new challenge.

While Lucas, 28, has become a regular starter at Anfield again, the Reds will consider the offer.

Lucas’s departure could leave the English club short in that area, with Joe Allen still on his way back from injury, but a hefty fee would allow them to pursue other targets.

Liverpool are still considering a move for Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic as Steven Gerrard's replacement, according to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Bosnian star is set to be subject of a £23.5million bid from Anfield bosses and would be offered a £4million-a-year wage packet to make him the new main man on Merseyside.

Alan Pardew has told Liverpool that they will have to make a mega money offer to lure Yannick Bolasie away from Crystal Palace.

The Eagles midfielder has been impressing with his dominant midfield performances so far this season, which have made him the club's prized possession.

Palace boss Pardew said: "Never say never but I think it would take an extraordinary bid to take him away from this football club in the situation we are in.

"I would be very surprised if any club wanted to make that phone call."

Finally, Raheem Sterling is enjoying an extended break in Jamaica.

The England starlet has been in the West Indies to recharge his batteries after Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers gave him a midwinter holiday.

Sterling’s absence means there have been no further talks on his new contract offer from Liverpool.

Rodgers is desperate to persuade him to stay and fend off strong interest from Real Madrid.