The high-profile arrival of Luis Diaz at Liverpool looks set to have a knock-on effect at the club with numbers squad players tipped for moves away on deadline day

Accordng to Mirror Football, it’s been an unexpectedly quiet January transfer window for Liverpool so far, but that has now all changed.

Just when it appeared as though Jurgen Klopp had settled on his squad for the second half of the season, Tottenham’s apparent interest in long-term target Luis Diaz forced the Reds into action.

The highly-rated Porto winger has now signed a 5-year deal after Liverpool upped their efforts to secure his signature, and his arrival is set to have a knock-on effect as we head into deadline day.

The addition of the Colombian is likely to lead to a last-minute reshuffle in attack while a number of defensive options have been continuously linked with moves away from Anfield over the past few weeks.

As the clocks ticks ever closer to Monday night’s deadline, there are a several members of Klopp’s squad who now appear surplus to requirements and set for transfers late in the window.

Courtesy Mirror Football, we  bring you the latest on five of those potential leavers…

Divock Origi

Divock Origi’s Liverpool love affair looks to be coming to an end  The Belgian striker has secured cult hero status at the club following a number of crucial goals in recent years, but his Liverpool love affair appears to nearing its conclusion as his contract expires in the summer.

Despite talk of a clause being included in his current deal which could see him kept on for another year should he play a certain number of matches, Origi has found game-time limited this season with a recent knee injury only compounding matters.

The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Italy this month, however the forward is reportedly keen to remain in the Premier League.

Newcastle are among his admirers and could look to add further attacking reinforcement in their bid to beat the drop, while Serie A side Atalanta are also reportedly keen and could push for a move should they lose star striker Duvan Zapata, who himself has attracted interest from the Magpies.

Takumi Minamino

The arrival of Diaz in attack is also likely to impact the immediate future of Takumi Minamino.

The Japanese forward struggled for minutes prior to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ‘s African Cup of Nations commitments and the addition of more competition in attack will surely further hamper his chances of first-team action.

Leeds and Monaco are the two clubs reportedly leading the race for his signature and it is believed Liverpool would be willing to allow the 27-year-old forward to depart should a club meet their valuation of around £20million.

With Marcelo Bielsa’s men in particular having received a setback in their pursuit of Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Brendan Aaronson, a deadline day move for Minamino makes sense for all parties.

The £36m summer arrival of Ibrahima Konate has limited the number of opportunities available to fellow defender Nat Phillips, who provided some much needed cover at the back following several injuries last season.

However, the centre-back has only featured on three occasions so far this term and has openly expressed his desire to seek first-team football elsewhere, amid interest from numerous suitors.

Liverpool reportedly rejected a £7m offer from Watford earlier in the window and turned away an initial loan proposal from Newcastle, one of a number of setbacks the Magpies have received in their pursuit of defensive reinforcements.

West Ham are another Premier League rival reportedly keen to acquire Phillips as cover for the injury-stricken Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna, but the Reds appear determined to hold out for a figure in the region of £15m for the 24-year-old.

Neco Williams

Another defensive option who could well depart before Monday night’s deadline is right-back Neco Williams.

The Wales international is reportedly attracting interest from at least one Premier League club and a number of Championship sides and, according to Liverpool Echo, the Reds will consider offers of a loan with an obligation to buy.

Williams himself is believed to be keen to gain first-team experience elsewhere in order to bolster his international prospects, with Wales involved in crucial World Cup qualifying play-offs come March.

The 20-year-old has only made eight appearances so far this campaign, including a mere seven minutes of Premier League action, and is reportedly valued at around £10m.

Rhys Williams

Like Phillips, Rhys Williams was another who impressed when called upon during Liverpool’s defensive injury crisis of last season and now looks set for a move away.

The centre-back spent the first half of this campaign on loan at Swansea City but was recalled by the Reds after making a mere seven appearances.

A second loan spell in the Championship looks likely with Sheffield United and Reading reportedly interested in his services, though a deal could hinge on the future of the aforementioned Phillips.

The need to provide cover for the potentially outgoing centre-back was another factor behind Williams’ recall and, should a move away materialise, the 20-year-old may well be retained as defensive back-up.