Liverpool have again been warned against making any attempt to sign Christian Pulisic in the January transfer window.

The Borussia Dortmund youngster is understood to be high on Jurgen Klopp’s list of transfer targets, having reportedly been the subject of an unsuccessful bid in the summer.

Michael Zorc, Dortmund’s sporting director, suggested that any attempt to prise Pulisic away from Westphalia was “not worth the effort” last month and has now reiterated his remarks.

“We have communicated very clearly that we won't sell Christian, and that he's very much part of our plans,” Zorc told Bild. “Liverpool don't need to waste their time.”

Moussa Dembele is another young player to have been linked with Anfield in recent weeks and, according to the Daily Star, they may face competition for the Celtic striker.

The 20-year-old has apparently attracted the attention of Arsenal, having impressed during his debut season in Scottish football under Brendan Rodgers.

Liverpool January transfer targets Show all 7 1 /7 Liverpool January transfer targets Liverpool January transfer targets Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund) The Merseyside club failed with an £11m bid for the 18-year-old striker in the summer, but may try their hand at signing him again this January. Pulisic is one of Europe's most highly-rated teenagers, having already made his international debut for the United States. Getty Liverpool January transfer targets Virgil van Dijk (Southampton) It would not be a transfer window without Liverpool being linked with somebody from Southampton. This time it's Van Dijk, who has emerged as one of the Premier League's best centre-halves since arriving on the south coast from Celtic. Getty Liverpool January transfer targets Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen) Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to strengthen his defence and the Bayer Leverkusen centre-back would be a good addition for the Reds. The German Tah is only 20 years of age but has impressed for both club and country this season. Getty Liverpool January transfer targets Paul-Georges Ntep (Rennes) The left-midfielder’s deal at Rennes expires at the end of the season and so he will be free to sign a pre-contract in January. A strong dribbler of the ball, Ntep has been made two appearances for France. Getty Liverpool January transfer targets Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) Seeing as Roberto Firmino is not a natural no. 9 and Daniel Sturridge has fallen out of favour, Liverpool have been linked with several strikers including French forward Alexandre Lacazette. The Lyon striker is quick, explosive and has already reached double figures this season. Getty Liverpool January transfer targets Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) The Athletic Bilbao youngster signed a new contract in January with a release clause of €50m, but the rumours linking him with Anfield have not died down. The 22-year-old would certainly fit in with Jurgen Klopp’s style of play. Getty Liverpool January transfer targets Mahmoud Dahoud (Borussia Monchengladbach) Jurgen Klopp has long admired the Germany under-21 midfielder, who plies his trade with Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany. Klopp will have to do battle with former club Dortmund to sign the German, while Italian giants Juventus are also interested. Getty

Dembele was previously a target for Tottenham Hotspur, who came close to signing the youngster from Fulham earlier this year.

Given Klopp’s defensive issues, Newcastle United’s Jamaal Lascelles may be a worthy addition.



The 23-year-old has impressed since taking on the captain’s armband at St James’ Park under Rafael Benitez and, according to the Sunderland Echo, his development has not gone unnoticed at Anfield.