Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Thomas Lemar and Riyad Mahrez

Liverpool are said to be keen to replace Philippe Coutinho with Thomas Lemar, but the Reds have reportedly not made contact with Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez.

Barcelona have confirmed they have signed Coutinho from Liverpool:

Jurgen Klopp's side "will now intensify efforts" to sign Lemar, according to Ian Doyle at the Liverpool Echo.

However, it may be difficult to bring in the Frenchman, as Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has said the club "are not in the habit" of selling their top stars in the winter, per Jack Rosser at the Evening Standard.

Bryan Swanson at Sky Sports said Monaco's vice-president thought a January exit for Lemar was unlikely:

Yet Liverpool are set to receive a huge fee for Coutinho and may be willing to test Monaco's resolve.

Football writer Leanne Prescott has said Liverpool need to act quickly:

Lemar has not managed to replicate last season's form, which helped Monaco to the title, and has managed only two goals and four assists in Ligue 1 this season.

Monaco have been weakened after seeing key players such as Kylian Mbappe, Bernardo Silva, Benjamin Mendy and Tiemoue Bakayoko leave, and it remains to be seen if they will allow yet another star to depart.

Meanwhile, football writer Dharma Bhagalia feels Liverpool may do better signing a new goalkeeper:

Liverpool could look to spend this winter, but they may also find prices rising with clubs aware they have money to burn after the Brazilian's sale.

The Reds have also been linked with a move for Mahrez but have not made contact with the Foxes, according to Rob Tanner at the Leicester Mercury.

Football writer Dave O'Connell said that it is vital Liverpool invest:

Mahrez has been in good form this season for the Foxes, as shown by Opta:

The Reds may find it easier and cheaper to bring in Mahrez, rather than Lemar, but the Leicester star does not appear to be a priority at the moment.