Potential Liverpool starting XI after January transfer window – with no Steven Gerrard and four new signings

DM) Cheick Tiote

Liverpool are preparing to rival Arsenal and Man United with a £15.5m bid for the Newcastle midfielder. Steven Gerrard has been an inspirational figure at Anfield for well in excess of a decade, but has struggled for form so far this season. Joe Allen and Emre Can have struggled with injuries, meaning the Reds could turn to the Ivorian for a powerhouse holding midfielder.