Liverpool are not considering Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson as a potential replacement for the injured Conor Bradley, according to Sky Sports. The Reds are said to be urgently exploring various options in this winter transfer window. Barcelona are also believed to be interested in the Norwegian international, with links to Sunderland and Wolves persisting from the summer.

Daniel Banjaqui, Oscar Mingueza, and Vanderson are other defenders who have been linked with Liverpool since the weekend. Bradley is set to miss the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury sustained during the goalless draw with Arsenal and is expected to undergo surgery soon. Liverpool hope he will recover in time for pre-season training this summer, according to The Athletic.

The report also states that while the club does not plan to make a permanent signing to cover for Bradley, they have not ruled out the idea of bringing in a temporary replacement.

This approach is also said to apply to long-term absentees Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni. Leoni is out for the season after tearing a cruciate ligament in his left knee, while Isak...