To realise these plans, Liverpool must sell. Núñez is a candidate to depart, as is Caoimhin Kelleher, according to the report. That dual exit could inject tens of millions into the coffers but still may not cover the expenditure required to land Wirtz and others.

Now, Liverpool are looking at signing Florian Wirtz, and while a deal is said to be close, according to Ben Jacobs, speaking on The Done Deal Show, Liverpool have a nagging doubt over this deal. Jacobs shared what he knows about Wirtz and Liverpool.

Wirtz has been targeted by both clubs but is believed to favour Liverpool — although they would still need to agree a deal with Leverkusen.

Transfer news LIVE!The first instalment of a unique two-window transfer summer is now officially underway with clubs striving to take advantage of the early business opportunities on offer. Arsenal have seemingly chosen Benjamin Sesko over Viktor Gyokeres as their ideal next striker amid “secret talks” between Andrea Berta and RB Leipzig over a £70million deal as Martin Zubimendi prepares to seal his own move to the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool have seen two bids rejected for Florian Wirtz as Bayer Leverkusen demand their hefty asking price - which could lead the Reds to tabled a player-plus-cash offer

Liverpool will not stop at just the signing of Florian Wirtz and will next focus on re-modelling their attack with two huge targets now in their sights.

Caoimhin Kelleher is set to complete an £18million move to Brentford after being given the green light to leave Liverpool, with the goalkeeper due to have a medical on Monday