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title: "Liverpool: Reds could sign Noah Okafor in January"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-11-15T17:10:28Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds could sign Noah Okafor in January

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) are interested in signing Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Noah Okafor in the January transfer window, according to *Sky Sport* journalist Florian Plettenberg.**

### The Lowdown: Okafor having a great season

The 22-year-old has matured into a key player for his current club, providing a combination of technical quality and energy in the middle of the park.

Okafor has [scored three goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/376090/Show/Noah-Okafor) in six Champions League appearances for Salzburg this term, along with netting [seven times](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/376090/Show/Noah-Okafor) in the Austrian Bundesliga.

The midfielder is part of [Switzerland’s squad](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/switzerland-world-cup-2022-squad-murat-yakin-names-his-latest-squad) for the [2022 World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) and the tournament could be a great chance for him to wow potential suitors in the shop window.

### The Latest: Liverpool keen on Okafor

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1592255354213392386?s=20&t=cBr75Vk4e8_QdV0NSoVztw) on Monday night, Plettenberg claimed that Liverpool are one of the clubs eyeing up a potential January move for Okafor, which could cost in the region of €35m-€40m (£30.8m-£35.2m).

The reporter tweeted:

> “X News #Okafor: Transfer in winter is possible! No negotiations now but there’s is an interest from clubs like #MCFC, #LFC & AC Milan. Been told that United is not in. World Cup very important now. Price tag could be around €35-40m. Top season with Salzburg so far.”

[Latest Liverpool transfer news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-liverpool-transfer-news-35/)

### The Verdict: Great midfield option

Liverpool desperately need to sign a new midfielder in January, with that area of the pitch looking sluggish throughout this season, mainly due to [ageing figures](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/startseite/verein/31) and a [spate of injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/ausfallzeiten/verein/31).

Okafor could be a perfect addition in that respect, bringing young legs, guile and proven end product which could be priceless between now and the end of the season.

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He could also boost the Reds’ goal return from midfield – only [five goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/leistungsdaten/verein/31) have come from this sector of the pitch among Jurgen Klopp’s squad in all competitions so far in 2022/23.

Luis Diaz’s arrival back in January added a much-needed spark to Liverpool’s attack and Okafor could do similar to the midfield, having been [hailed](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout/status/1570154651516915712?s=20&t=KrMWGq6TKpIeO0Qtr0YJGw) as ‘incredibly prolific’ by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, and his aforementioned scoring figures back that up.