Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is a big fan of West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus, who has previously been linked with a big-money move to Anfield. Kudus, 24, has a release clause worth around $105m (£83m/€100m) written into his contract.

Liverpool took full advantage of Chelsea’s late defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table following a 3-1

The Reds, who are currently six points clear at the top, have won six and drawn two of their eight away games. Read more at straitstimes.com.