By the end of June, the Reds had wrapped up a club-record £116million deal for Florian Wirtz, secured Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and signed Milos Kerkez for £40m.

Liverpool have reportedly contacted the representatives of Real Madrid star Rodrygo ahead of a potential transfer. ESPN Brazil say that personal terms have now been agreed, with Liverpool sat on a pot of money following the decision not to move forward on Alexander Isak.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has great memories of playing alongside Liverpool target Alexander Isak, who has been pushing for a move away from Newcastle United