Liverpool remain interested in signing Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma but a deal won't happen in January, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Lowdown: Reds linked with Danjuma move

The Reds had a quiet summer transfer window and there may have been a feeling that an attacking signing was needed in order to add more depth in the final third.

Danjuma is one player who has been linked with a move to Anfield since then, having ended up staying put at Villarreal in the summer.

The 24-year-old has scored five goals and registered two assists in La Liga this season, making 10 starts in the division to date. He also found the net four times in six Champions League group stage appearances, making an impression in Europe's premier club competition.

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The Latest: Romano provides Danjuma update

Taking to Twitter on Christmas Day, Romano provided an update on the situation, confirming that Liverpool still see him as a potential transfer target but quashing any prospects of a move in next month's transfer window.

He tweeted: "Danjuma will not leave Villarreal in January. Liverpool are among top clubs monitoring him for the future but there are no talks for January - he’s staying."

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The Verdict: Strong squad option

Danujma is the perfect type of signing that Liverpool should be looking to make moving forward - someone already performing at a high level but who could become even more of a force under Jurgen Klopp.

The Dutchman has been hailed as 'exceptional' by Jonathan Woodgate following a two-year spell at Bournemouth, and two goals in five caps for Netherlands is a promising return.

Danjuma could come in and be a strong backup for the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane - at 24, he would also be a long-term signing, much in the same way that Liverpool's African superstars were when they first came to Anfield.

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