Maybe Virgil van Dijk knew all along that by sticking around this summer, he would witness first-hand the birth of FSG’s Liverpool 2.0. After all, there aren’t many left from the squad he joined seven and a half years ago.

Liverpool made an improved second offer for the 22–year-old Germany playmaker last week worth around £113m, with about £100m guaranteed.

Liverpool will reportedly seal another major transfer in the next two days. Florian Wirtz isn't the only one arriving.We all know of one transfer that should go through shortly: Florian Wirtz.

Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez would both be excellent signings for Liverpool, but what else do the Reds need to sort out for Arne Slot if those deals are completed?

Liverpool have a golden opportunity of pinching the Hugo Ekitike deal after Chelsea baulked at his price, with the Blues now considering a cheaper option.