Despite the rise in Covid-19 cases across the globe due to the Omicron variant, the Africa Cup of Nations is still set to begin on January 9 in Cameroon before it draws to a close on February 6.And the African propelled Reds are allegedly in the market next month for reinforcements in attack. After all, the temporary losses of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are no small matter.Therefor, Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for in-form Porto winger Luis Diaz as a potential target to solve their January crisis caused by the Africa Cup of Nations.Mane and Salah are sure to miss games against Brentford and Crystal Palace, while their availability for the trip to Chelsea on January 2 is still unsure.EFL Cup drama: Liverpool’s trademark comeback sees Foxes sink in the penalty shootoutLiverpool could go for the man that has been dubbed in Portugal as the ‘Colombian Cristiano Ronaldo’, as reported by FourFourTwo. The 24-year-old joined Porto in 2019 and has been in explosive form so far this season.The Reds are not the only ones interested in the Colombian star, with Bayern Munich and Manchester United also keeping an eye on the South American.He has scored 14 goals in all competitions, including 12 in 15 Portuguese Primeira Liga games.While Liverpool could do with signing an up-and-coming talent such as Diaz, his form this season for Porto will likely increase his transfer value.Sun, 26/12, 15.30: (1.15) LIVERPOOL (10.0) LEEDS (18.0)Splashing out in the January transfer window is nothing new for the Reds manager. Jurgen Klopp did so in 2018 when signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for 100 million USD. As far as Salah’s contract extension goes, the Egyptian has reportedly asked for assurance that the squad will be reinforced.Klopp said before Liverpool’s victory over Newcastle he is ‘happy’ with the squad he has and that he is confident the team and the club will ‘find solutions’ without their African star duo.
