Also on the striker market is Alexander Isak - who wants to leave Newcastle - and Liverpool are circling, preparing a massive bid to add the Swede to striking ranks that already contain Hugo Ekitike,

Liverpool face rival for Rodrygo, Arsenal to sign Gyokeres, Chelsea close in on Dutch duo - Latest transfer news and rumours as Liverpool close in on the signing of Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool’s summer transfer plans may be about to take an intriguing turn following fresh claims from respected journalist Fabrizio Romano. In his latest YouTube update, Romano confirmed that Real Madrid are “open to letting Rodrygo go” during the current window, fuelling speculation around the Brazilian’s future.

Liverpool have been busy in the transfer market so far this summer and could yet conduct more business in the remaining seven weeks of the window to strengthen Arne Slot's hand

Should Rodrygo end up at Anfield then he could be a direct replacement for Luis Diaz who has reportedly performed a surprise U-turn over his future amid links to Bayern Munich or Federico Chiesa after being left out of the Asia pre-season squad tour.