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Liverpool Explore Shock January Loan for PSG Striker Goncalo Ramos

Liverpool could weigh up an unexpected January loan move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos, as injuries intensify the need for attacking reinforcements at Anfield.

Arne Slot, now firmly established as Liverpool’s manager, has overseen a title-winning start to life on Merseyside, guiding the club to Premier League glory in the 2024/25 season, a historic triumph achieved in his first campaign in charge. Yet even champions are not immune to adversity, and Slot is now navigating one of his toughest squad tests to date.

Injury Crisis Forces Liverpool to Scan Market

Liverpool’s resurgence over the past month has been disrupted by mounting fitness concerns. The most damaging setback arrived last weekend when Alexander Isak suffered a fractured fibula, ruling him out for a minimum of two months.

The situation has left Hugo Ekitike as Liverpool’s only senior, natural centre-forward, and plans to recruit Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo appear increasingly unlikely, with reports indicating the winger would favour a move to Manchester City instead. Liverpool have also been linked with longer-term forward targets such as Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic, alongside more adaptable attacking options including Rodrygo and Bradley Barcola, but the club’s immediate focus is thought to be short-term cover rather than permanent additions.

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Liverpool Consider Six-Month Loan for Goncalo Ramos

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are contemplating a six-month loan for Ramos, believing his profile could provide an instant solution with ‘pressing intensity and penalty-box instincts’, attributes considered vital in Slot’s high-energy attacking framework.

Despite not holding an automatic starting berth in Paris, the 24-year-old has delivered notable efficiency in front of goal. Ramos has scored nine times in 984 minutes for PSG this season, a strike rate that stacks up favourably against Liverpool’s current attacking output. For comparison, Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah have combined for 10 goals across more than 3,000 minutes, highlighting the Portugal international’s superior goal frequency on limited pitch time.

Ramos also carries international pedigree, most famously delivering a hat-trick in Portugal’s 6-1 World Cup dismantling of Switzerland in 2022, a performance that justified Fernando Santos’ surprise call to start him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Since then, Ramos has recorded 10 goals in 22 senior caps for his country, reinforcing his standing as a reliable scorer at the highest level.

Firmino Traits and Tactical Fit at Liverpool

A tactical insight by Total Football Analysis illustrates his aptitude for intelligent link-up play, noting his tendency to drop deep into pockets of space created through sharp movement between opposition centre-backs. The report emphasised his skill in opening passing lanes with off-ball positioning, qualities reminiscent of the role Bobby Firmino previously fulfilled at Liverpool.

There is admiration inside recruitment circles for Ramos’ defensive work rate, spatial awareness, and clinical timing in the box, but a six-month loan would represent a departure from Liverpool’s usual transfer strategy, which typically prioritises long-term investments over temporary deals.

PSG Stance and Likelihood of Move

Liverpool’s interest is believed to be exploratory rather than advanced, and any deal would hinge on PSG’s willingness to sanction a mid-season exit. The French champions remain in the hunt for further silverware, and manager Luis Enrique may be reluctant to lose a forward of Ramos’ calibre while pushing to defend their Champions League title.

CaughtOffside suggest that Liverpool view the potential loan as an opportunity to introduce elite competition for Ekitike during Isak’s absence.

While no final decision has been made, the situation presents Liverpool with a compelling option to add depth, intensity, and goalscoring precision for the second half of the season, if PSG are open to negotiation.