‘However, Liverpool could now submit a rival offer and have the advantage of being able to offer Fofana, 20, the chance to play in the Champions League. Lyon want €50million (£43.7m / $58.7m) including add-ons for Fofana and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool or Everton are willing to go that high.’

Liverpool are not hanging around this summer. The Milan defeat may have exposed some defensive frailties, but the bigger picture is clear Arne Slot and his recruitment team are reshaping this squad with precision. Names like Frimpong, Kerkez, Wirtz and Ekitike have already arrived, but there is more to come. The next target? Rodrygo.

Liverpool are not planning to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid if Luis Diaz leaves for Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool fans are convinced they already have an ideal replacement for Luis Diaz at Anfield after seeing their team in friendly action against AC Milan on Saturday. Arne Slot’s Reds took on Massimiliano Allegri’s Rossoneri at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park in the 12:30pm BST kick-off.

Liverpool are looking to bring in Lyon winger Malick Fofana as a potential replacement if Luis Diaz leaves for Bayern Munich, according to reports. The Reds have made a brilliant start to the summer transfer window with FSG acting quickly to support Arne Slot’s wishes by bringing in Florian Wirtz,