James Pearce hints Liverpool will veto widespread January interest in ‘important’ midfielder

Liverpool could plausibly allow some of their fringe and academy players to depart on loan this month, but others are expected to be kept at Anfield.

The Reds currently have multiple names out on loan elsewhere, ranging from established first-teamers in Harvey Elliott and Kostas Tsimikas to up-and-coming talents such as Lewis Koumas and Isaac Mabaya.

In November, there had been reports of a possible temporary exit for Trey Nyoni in the winter transfer window, with the teenage midfielder...