Jonathan David is one of the big names of the January transfer window even if the Canada Men's National Team star is not expected to actually move clubs this winter. The 24-year-old's current contract with Lille OSC in Ligue 1 is expiring this coming summer and although the French outfit have offered improved terms to keep their star man.

Might the unstoppable force falter against an immovable object at Anfield tonight, however? Liverpool welcome Lille to Merseyside and the Ligue 1 outfit are not to be underestimated. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have each been defeated by Bruno Genesio’s team in the Champions League this season.

Jonathan David is expected to turn down a contract extension at Lille to become a free agent this summer with Liverpool among host of clubs interested in forward

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Liverpool fans urge their club to make a move for Jonathan David after he scored for Lille in their Champions League clash on Tuesday night.

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.

Liverpool secures Champions League last 16 spot, Barcelona stuns Benfica, and Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa face setbacks.

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In the UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, Jan. 22 there is a matchup with Feyenoord Rotterdam and Bayern Munich.

The match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+. Fans looking to watch can do so through Paramount+, which offers exclusive live streams and on-demand replays of all UEFA Champions League matches along with a free trial when you sign up.

Liverpool cruised from there and secured not only the win, but a direct berth to the round of 16 in the Champions League. Skipping the first round of the knockout stage will give the Reds time to regroup and focus on maintaining their pace in the Premier League amid challengers.