Liverpool's move for Piotr Zielinski is set to be delayed due to the midfielder's participation in the European Championships with Poland. Elsewhere Hull City's Andrew Robertson has emerged as another target for Klopp in the left-back position.
With the Christmas break ending, the Italian season is set to get underway yet again, with league leaders Inter Milan travel to Empoli, in order to keep their title challenge intact, under the watchful eyes of Roberto Mancini. On the other hand, high flying Empoli would be trying to get at least a point from Inter at all costs.