Liverpool transfer round-up: Luis Diaz issues as Fabio Carvalho update issued

After a relatively quiet January transfer window, things have sped up for Liverpool in a big way of late.

The Reds are on the verge of completing a big-money deal for Porto forward Luis Diaz, with the move believed to heavily involve assistant sporting director Julian Ward as he prepares to succeed Michael Edwards.

The Colombian international will set Liverpool back an initial £37.5m, potentially rising to £50m, with the South American due to move to Anfield before the window shuts, providing all the remaining details can be ironed out.

It might not be the only piece of business completed by the Merseyside club in the coming days, though, with a number of reported ins and outs continuing to capture attention.

Here, offers some of the latest headlines, including an update on another of the attacking talents linked with Jurgen Klopp's side.

Liverpool's battle to sign Luis Diaz could end up being logistical as well as financial, with the club forced to send a medical team and senior executive to South America in a bid to get the deal over the line.

Colombia's World Cup qualification bid is the main factor at play, with Diaz called up for crucial games against Peru and Argentina while Liverpool's European players are enjoying a mid-season break.

The Reds are hopeful they will be able to complete any remaining medical checks over the weekend, between the two games.

Their officials have travelled to Argentina, where the second of the two matches is due to take place, having already agreed terms with the 25-year-old.

Fabio Carvalho has been on Liverpool's radar for a while, but the Fulham talent will not be moving to Anfield in January.

That's according to Cottagers manager Marco Silva, who issued an update to supporters on