Today's Liverpool FC transfer speculation sees comments from two young Barcelona starlets eyed by the Reds indicating they could be ready to move in order to play first-team football.

The Reds have been linked with 22-year-old striker Cristian Tello for a number of seasons and, with the forward struggling to get much of a look-in with Messi and Neymar for competition.

"Taking that step will be quite difficult but I think we appreciate the role of each.

As the years pass you want the role change and have more minutes."

Full-back Martin Montoya is also thought to be interesting Brendan Rodgers, with Ian Ayre reportedly in Spain last week to discuss a move.

Meanwhile out-of-favour Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri could be a January loan target for Liverpool, say SportsDirectNews.

The 22-year-old Swiss international has only been on the fringes of the European champions' side this season since moving from Basel and could be shipped out to gain experience.

Another winger linked with a move to Anfield in Benfica's Ola John.

The 21-year-old arrived at the Estadio da Luz from Dutch side from FC Twente 18 months ago and has only made 18 top-flight starts for Jorge Jesus' side in that time.

Ajax are thought to be interested in taking him back to Holland on loan but the thought of a permanent move could put the Reds in pole position.

Source: Liverpool Echo