Isak, 25, is not only admired for his goalscoring prowess and intelligence in the final third but also for his ability to adapt to different tactical systems. With uncertainty surrounding Darwin Nunez and possible interest from the Saudi Pro League, Liverpool appear to be evaluating elite alternatives.

Olivia Smith has completed her world-record move from Liverpool FC Women to Arsenal. The Canada international has become the first £1m player in the women’s game after completing her switch to the Gunners after a solitary season with the Reds.

The club's outlay this summer is vast and is likely to get bigger but the FSG ownership's strategy has not changed

Fast forward nine years, and his Liverpool side were preparing to face Real Madrid for the second time in a Champions League final during Klopp’s tenure, with Bayern Munich the focal point of attention in the build-up in Paris.

Liverpool are considering a record-breaking bid for Alexander Isak this summer in a move that could see their total summer spending rise to £300million.