Transfer news live - Salah back for Liverpool plus Man Utd and Chelsea in battle

He continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield in January, but Mo Salah made his Liverpool return today.

The Egyptian came on as a 26th-minute substitute for the injured Joe Gomez in the Reds' 2-0 win over Brighton, and provided an assist on Hugo Ekitike's second goal.

It was his first appearance since his extraordinary rant at Elland Road last weekend and he was afforded a hero's reception from the Kop.

West Ham have reportedly added Josh Sargent to their shortlist as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to sign a striker in January.

Sargent, 25, is currently out injured, having scored six goals this season.

The Sun report that Norwich value the United States international at £15million.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has denied reports that Dayot Upamecano has issued the club with an ultimatum during contract talks.

It was claimed this week that Upamecano, whose current deal expires in June, won't negotiate for anything less than a €16million (£14m) annual salary and specific release clauses that allow the opportunity to leave.

But Freund, as quoted by Transfermarkt, says: "We remain positive about [the extension talks]. It won't drag on indefinitely, though it doesn't matter to us if it takes place on one particular day or another.

"What's important is that it happens. There's a lot being written. The reports suggest that things are turbulent, but it's not like that at all.

"The talks are proceeding well and matters aren't nearly all that complicated either. He feels comfortable here with the team, the coach and the entire club."

Mo Salah is only a substitute as Liverpool take on Brighton at 3pm.

Peace talks have seen the Anfield icon return to the squad but he has to settle for the bench.

Manchester United and Chelsea have registered their interest in Sunderland's Noah Sadiki, according to Sky Sports Switzerland.

Sadiki, 20, has impressed since joining the Black Cats from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for £15million this summer.

It's said that United view the DR Congo international as an alternative to Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

Mo Salah has returned to the Liverpool squad ahead of today's clash with Brighton.

But will the Egyptian actually feature?

Salah, 33, was an unused substitute during last weekend's 3-3 draw at Leeds, prompting explosive comments which saw him dropped for their 1-0 win against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Arne Slot has a big decision, with the forward leaving for AFCON after the match.

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has addressed speculation linking them with a move for Kobbie Mainoo.

Mainoo, 20, is keen to leave Manchester United in January and push for a return to the England squad.

"He is a player who has been linked to Napoli since August, also for his age, his potential, and the transfer opportunity," Manna told Sky Sport Italia.

"This team is doing well, it is consolidated. We have some important absences right now, but sooner or later the lads will return, strong and determined.

"We have to make the right evaluations, so we’ll see how things progress along the way."

Brennan Johnson has emerged as a shock January transfer target for Crystal Palace.

The Telegraph claim that Johnson is fancied by Palace as they seek to add reinforcements to bolster Oliver Glasner's push for Europe.

It remains to be seen, though, if Tottenham would countenance a sale.

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl will reportedly hold talks with Marc Guehi next month in an effort to steal a march on Liverpool.

Guehi, 25, was close to joining Liverpool in September before his £35million transfer collapsed on deadline day.

Sky Germany report that Bayern are keen on the Palace captain, who'll soon be allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs from abroad.

Liverpool could respond by making a bid in January.

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