Liverpool have opted against a January move for defender Milan Skriniar after being put off by Inter Milan's fee for the defender.
The Reds are facing a defensive crisis heading into the new year, with first-choice centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez ruled out long term.
Third choice Joel Matip though is also now out injured with an adductor problem and is not expected to return for three few weeks after limping off in Sunday's draw with West Bromwich Albion.
Jurgen Klopp's defence for now rests upon midfielder Fabinho, who has competently acted as cover at the back, along with inexperienced youngsters Rhys Williams or Nat Phillips.