With Alexander Isak facing months on the sidelines and Bournemouth‘s Antoine Semenyo linked for January, Arne Slot was evasive when questioned on Tuesday.Isak is set for an indefinite spell out after undergoing surgery to correct an ankle injury on Monday, with the striker also suffering with a broken leg.That has prompted speculation over a new addition in the upcoming transfer window, with Semenyo the prime candidate given Liverpool’s known interest and his £65 million release clause.Will Liverpool sign Antoine Semenyo in January?•The stance: Arne Slot remained evasive when asked about signing Antoine Semenyo, refusing to confirm if a January move is planned to cover for injury.•The injury: Alexander Isak is set for an indefinite spell on the sidelines following surgery on Monday to repair a broken leg and ankle damage.•The loan: A recall for Harvey Elliott from Aston Villa is complicated by the £35m obligation-to-buy clause in his current loan agreement.Slot was asked directly about how Isak’s absence impacts plans for both signing a new forward in January, keeping Mohamed Salah at the club and potentially bringing Harvey Elliott back from his miserable loan at Aston Villa.But the Liverpool head coach avoided giving a direct answer, instead insisting his focus was solely on the next two games against Wolves (Dec 27) and Leeds (Jan 1) at Anfield.“I think my first and only thoughts are on the upcoming two games,” he replied. “Two difficult ones again, two home games that’s really nice, so I think it’s a time for the players we do have available to do what they’ve done so many times: to roll their sleeves up.“And not only our players, but our fans as well, to help us in the best possible way to get the results we want in the upcoming two games.“Because the players that are available need to give everything they have, as the fans usually do and I expect them to do now again as well, to help us.“That is where my focus is on.”Can Liverpool bring Harvey Elliott back from loan?The prospect of Elliott returning from Aston Villa may appear a simple one given the 22-year-old no longer features in Unai Emery’s plans, having been left out of the last nine Premier League games.But it is not merely a case of Liverpool recalling their No. 19, having agreed an obligation-to-buy clause with Villa which would be triggered if he plays 10 times.Elliott has so far made only five appearances for Villa and it seems Emery has no intention of meeting the threshold for a £35 million summer transfer.However the agreements in place mean the Premier League champions do not have the option to recall Elliott, and an early return would require negotiation between the two sides and perhaps a financial penalty for Villa.The Times‘ Paul Joyce reports that contact between Liverpool and Villa is “likely” but Slot gave no indication he is planning to reintegrate Elliott when speaking on Tuesday.Isak Injury & January Transfers: Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the extent of Alexander Isak‘s injury?Isak underwent surgery on Monday to repair a broken leg and significant ankle damage. Arne Slot confirmed it will be a “long injury,” sidelining the striker for a couple of months at least.Will Liverpool sign Antoine Semenyo in January?Semenyo is considered the prime candidate due to a £65 million release clause. While Slot avoided answering directly on Tuesday, the injury crisis has intensified speculation regarding a January move.Can Harvey Elliott be recalled from his loan at Aston Villa?It is not a simple recall. The deal includes an obligation-to-buy clause for Villa. Bringing him back early would require complex negotiations and potentially a financial penalty to bypass existing agreements.How did Arne Slot respond to the transfer rumors?Slot was evasive, refusing to comment on specific names like Semenyo. He insisted his “only thoughts” are on the available players and the upcoming home fixtures against Wolves and Leeds.