The Reds have reportedly been told the price they will need to pay to land PSV Eindhoven star Johan Bakayoko, who has also emerged as a potential target for other Premier League clubs.
Elsewhere, there has been plenty of discussion over Cheick Doucoure’s Crystal Palace future after the midfielder was left out of the Eagles’ squad for their Carabao Cup win at Plymouth Argyle.
We will also have the latest on the future of Mohamed Salah.
Nat Phillips travelling to Glasgow this afternoon
Nat Phillips is travelling to Glasgow this afternoon to complete the formalities of a season-long loan move to Scottish champions Celtis.
As reported by the ECHO earlier on Wednesday, Philips was edging towards a move to Parkhead. Now The Athletic are reporting that the defender, who failed to make a single appearance for the Reds in pre-season, is on his way North to seal a move.
Luis Suarez truth is eye-opening as Darwin Nunez sends out Liverpool warning
For any striker looking to assess their progress at Liverpool, there are few better barometers than Luis Suarez
So when you are Darwin Nunez and you have just inherited the No.9 shirt from Suarez at Uruguay – having played with him at the most recent World Cup – it is only natural that he might seek to use his compatriot as his own Anfield gauge, particularly as the pair enjoy a close relationship.
On the surface, the early comparisons are flattering for Nunez, whose clinically-taken double in Sunday’s late turnaround at Newcastle brought him up to 17 goals in his Reds career since he traded Lisbon for Merseyside last summer. Seventeen goals in 26 starts equating to a goal every 115 minutes.
That figure has been reached in his first 45 Liverpool appearances since that move from Benfica, which is one more than the flawed genius Suarez managed in the same number of matches for the Reds following his own 2011 switch from Ajax.
It will be a long and glorious career with the Reds before Nunez is able to realistically judge his achievements alongside the iconic former No.7 but the statistic is at least an eye-opening one for those who have attempted to tear down and even mock the 24-year-old since he joined Liverpool last year for an initial £64m.
The rough edges and loose touches are there to see and Nunez’s out-of-possession instincts and linguistic skills need work, according to his own manager Jurgen Klopp, but a big-money flop he is not.
Making the breakthrough
It has been a contrasting few days for two young Liverpool centre-backs.
And their experiences underline the challenge facing players emerging from the Academy under Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool have no intention of making Cheick Doucoure move
According to the Evening Standard, Liverpool are likely to miss out on Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure.
It has been said that the Reds will resist meeting the Eagles’ £70m asking price.
The Reds and PSG both approached the Selhurst Park club earlier this summer.
The outlet are reporting that Jurgen Klopp’s side have no intention of submitting a bid for the Mali international.
Manchester United make Amrabat main target but Gravenberch an option
Manchester United are reportedly working on a deal to sign Sofyan Amrabat.
According to The Athletic, the Red Devils are hopeful of signing the Fiorentina on loan, as opposed to a permanent deal due to FFP restraints.
Amrabat, who was linked with Liverpool, is their top target but Liverpool-monitored Ryan Gravenberch is also an option.
Ansu Fati and Abde Ezzalzouli eyed by Liverpool
Liverpool have reportedly asked Barcelona on the situation of Ansu Fati and Abde Ezzalzouli.
According to Spanish outlet, Sport, the Reds have made communication to gain and understanding of their future.
It has been said that Jurgen Klopp is looking for cover in the event that Mohamed Salah leaves.
Ansu Fati is well known to Liverpool fans after tenuous links in the past. They aren’t the only Premier League club as Tottenham and Chelsea have also shown interest, it has been claimed.
Barcelona no longer rule out that the pair could be sold with the transfer window closing in a matter of days, the report adds.
Al Ittihad enquire for Ibrahima Konate – Liverpool defender blocks approach
Al Ittihad have reportedly sounded out Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate over a move, but the Frenchman has already turned it down.
According to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, the Saudi Pro League side have turned their attention to the Reds backline after their bid for Jean-Clair Todibo was rejected.
A huge bid was reportedly turned down and now they have moved to enquire about the French defender, it has been claimed. Konate is said to be happy at Liverpool and is keen on reaching objectives with the club.
How much is Mohamed Salah worth?
While we know Mohamed Salah is indispensable to Liverpool Football Club.
There’s a debate for how much is enough for the Egyptian?
So for that, I will leave the power in your hands.
