Brendan Rodgers denies Liverpool signings

Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Liverpool are not close to completing any imminent signings ahead of the January transfer window opening on Wednesday.

Recent reports have stated that the Reds could announce the loan signing of Barcelona's Cristian Tello early on in the New Year, having moved early during the last winter window to snap up Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea on January 2.

"I'm sure that will be the start of [the transfer talk], and I'm sure there will be plenty more!" Rodgers told reporters. "But there's nothing to add on anything with regard to players coming in. There's nothing imminent.

"Obviously the recruitment team are busy putting things together in terms of the profile of players we need here to improve the team and the squad.

"The owners have invested millions upon millions into the team and every window we arrive in looking to improve where we can. This window will be no different."

Liverpool host Hull City on New Year's Day.