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Liverpool are urgently looking for a replacement for Conor Bradley, who will be out for several months with a knee injury.
Liverpool’s January transfer plans have been thrown into chaos after it was confirmed that Conor Bradley suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The 22-year-old suffered a serious knee injury during the 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Thursday.
Liverpool looking to replace Conor Bradley
Florian Plettenberg, Sky Sports journalist confirmed the club were now in an “urgent” search for cover, but moved quickly to debunk a major rumor.
Despite numerous reports in Germany linking Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson to Anfield,
Plettenberg said on
?? Understand that Liverpool are urgently looking for a replacement for Conor #Bradleywho will be out for several months due to a knee injury.
Various options are being evaluated for the current transfer window.
? We’re told Julian Ryerson is currently not a candidate for… pic.twitter.com/fktW1bJB3C
– Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 12, 2026
The injury comes at a critical time for Arne Slot. With Liverpool currently battling to close the gap to the league leaders, losing Bradley is a major blow.
Liverpool are now left with Frimpong as their only senior specialist.
Although Joe Gomez can cover, his lack of offensive power disrupts Slot’s system.
Plettenberg’s update suggests the club is working tirelessly to find a solution that balances immediate impact with long-term value, rather than panic buying a stopgap like Ryerson.
Three right-backs Liverpool could consider signing in January
Liverpool’s recruitment team could probably look at profiles that match Slot’s high demands.
Givairo Read (Feyenoord)
The most logical link. The 19-year-old has flourished under Slot at Feyenoord and continued to impress in the Eredivisie.
He offers a similar profile to Bradley, tenacious in the tackles with boundless energy to overlap.
His current understanding of Slot’s tactical requirements would allow him to fit in immediately.
Vanderson (AS Monaco)
If Liverpool want a more physically imposing presence, the Brazilian is a notable candidate.
Long admired by Premier League scoutsVanderson combines a 6-foot frame with blistering pace. He would be a more expensive option but provides the defensive solidity that Slot seems to need in this role.
Martim Fernandes (Porto):
The Porto right-back, 19, was previously linked with a move to Liverpool.
The Reds are among the top Premier League clubs who have monitored him heavily in the past.
He could provide decent cover and competition to Bradley and Frimpong for the right-back position.
