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Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson‘s Liverpool futures were in the headlines on Tuesday, as was another defender the club are reportedly keeping an eye on.Today’s Main LFC HeadlineLiverpool may have splashed the cash in the summer, but there are gaps in their squad that still need tending to, which includes the defence.According to reports in Turkey, the club’s scouts have been keeping track of Galatasaray defender Wilfried Singo, who joined this summer and was part of the backline that shut out the Reds on their recent visit.The Reds’ scouts are claimed to have attended the Turkish side’s recent 3-0 win over Ajax, where they were “impressed” by the Ivory Coast international as he played the full 90 minutes.The 24-year-old is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back and right-back, though the majority of his senior appearances have come at wing-back on the right flank.The report from Sabah claims Liverpool, in addition to Man United and Arsenal, have the defender on their radar for the January window – though a £52.8m release clause, for his first year, feels quite prohibitive.With the struggles Liverpool are facing, expect the list of ‘targets’ to become longer than usual!Today’s Liverpool FC News• Andy Robertson has explained he is “relaxed” about his contract situation despite his deal expiring next summer, and he knows he’s more than paid the club back for his £8 million transfer!• Federico Chiesa was not included in Italy’s squad this month but his manager has revealed it was the attacker who declined a call-up…it’s not the first time he’s done so• Sources in France report Liverpool have made a new contract offer to Ibrahima Konate and they’re “confident” of a renewal – an upturn in form first would be nice• Premier League managers are pushing for on-field referees to be paired with one VAR to create consistency and establish better communication – this is a no-brainer, surely?• Reports in Spain have linked Man City and Real Madrid to Dominik Szoboszlai with Liverpool described as “increasingly worried” about his future – we’ll see about that (AS)Elsewhere in the football world today• Lamine Yamal has been released from Spain’s squad after undergoing a groin procedure that they had no knowledge of – he really does need to be looked after or his career will be cut short (RFEF)• Burnley‘s Hannibal Mejbri has been charged by the FA for allegedly spitting towards Leeds fans in their fixture last month• Ivan Toney has reportedly been the subject of Premier League interest, with Everton one of the clubs to have looked at his situation – good luck matching his Saudi wages! (Sky Sports)Get our Liverpool FC roundups like this one to your inbox every evening!An informative, tongue-in-cheek roundup of the day’s events at LFC and the wider football world.Read all our build-up and previews on the This Is Anfield app for iPhone and Android. There'll also be reaction, analysis and videos after full-time. Click here to get it for free.