Liverpool confirm first January transfer as official statement released by club

Premier League leaders Liverpool have confirmed their first transfer of the January window.

Although it has been reported that Liverpool are set for a quiet transfer window, several players have been linked with a move away from Anfield.

The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are the talks of the town as they enter the final few months of their contracts.

Meanwhile, the Reds have reportedly named their price for struggling striker Darwin Nunez, who has failed to nail down a regular spot in Arne Slot's starting XI.

On Monday afternoon, less than 24 hours after their dismal draw against Manchester United, Liverpool have announced that goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga has agreed on a permanent move away.

A club statement read: "Goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga has agreed a permanent transfer from Liverpool to former club Fluminense, subject to international clearance.

"The Brazilian is set to bid farewell to the Reds after a spell of more than four years, in which he was named in the senior matchday squad on seven occasions."

It continued: "During his time with the club, Pitaluga also represented Macclesfield FC, St Patrick’s Athletic and, most recently, Livingston on loan.

"He will now return to Fluminense in his home country, the team with whom he began his career before joining Liverpool. Everyone at LFC wishes Marcelo the best of luck for the future."

Marcelo Pitaluga is set to leave Liverpool. Image: Getty

The 22-year-old joined Liverpool back in 2020 for a reported fee of £2 million.

Under Jurgen Klopp, Pitaluga made his first-team debut during a pre-season friendly against German outfit Greuther Furth, which ended in an entertaining 4-4 draw.

Pitaluga was then sent out to Macclesfield on loan, during which he impressed as he made a total of 26 appearances across all competitions.

Since then, the Brazilian has been loaned out to St Patrick's Athletic and Livingston before agreeing on a move back to his home country.

Pitaluga failed to make a competitive first-team appearance for Liverpool during his stay at Anfield.