At right-back, it seems increasingly likely that Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid. To lose his unique passing range would be a major blow. Conor Bradley, 21, is the other right-back at Anfield and is a good player, but he would need competition if Alexander-Arnold left.

Arne Slot's trophy potential from his first season at Liverpool is down to one after the Reds fell 2-1 to Newcastle United in the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is copping most of the blame for playing clearly knackered players in the Carabao Cup final.