{
  "id": 16298427,
  "title": "Left-back set to leave Liverpool as soon as January window opens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/left-back-set-to-leave-liverpool-as-soon-as-january-window-opens",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/left-back-set-leave-liverpool-074000033.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool's left-back position has been a subject of debate throughout the current season, with both Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas failing to impress. The third option, 22-year-old Luke Chambers, has barely made an impact with just five minutes of first-team experience under his belt this campaign. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola is set to let Chambers leave during the January transfer window, either on loan or permanently. Celtic are reportedly the club keen on signing the Englishman, who has previously had loan spells at Charlton, Wigan, and Kilmarnock. Celtic views Chambers as a long-term project, which could fuel the prospect of a permanent transfer rather than a short-term loan. Iraola has demonstrated his trust in nurturing young talent, but Chambers has not been able to secure a regular spot in the Liverpool team. If Celtic proceeds with their pursuit of Chambers, it may prompt Liverpool to agree to a permanent deal.",
  "summary": "All the focus among the Anfield faithful is currently on who Liverpool will sign in January, but a departure could be on the cards first. Several of Andoni Iraola's players have been disappointing thi...",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool's left-back position debated throughout season",
    "Manager Andoni Iraola set to let 22-year-old Luke Chambers leave",
    "Celtic reportedly keen on signing Chambers permanently"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Departing the club signals a lack of immediate impact from the young defender and highlights a persistent struggle for stability within Liverpool's left-back rotation under Andoni Iraola.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}