With a week left in the transfer window, Liverpool must act quickly if they are to add further reinforcements, and they could still go back in for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who has been known to play off the left. It is understood, too, that Arne Slot is keen to add depth at centre-back.

Liverpool are one of the several Premier League clubs credited with an interest in signing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo before this summer transfer window closes

Real Madrid star Rodrygo could yet complete a late move to the Premier League in the closing week of the transfer window after a difficult start to the season under Xabi Alonso