Liverpool are keen on bringing Nice's 22-year-old France midfielder Khephren Thuram to Anfield.

Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen, 24, remains a key target for Liverpool with manager Jurgen Klopp a big admirer of the Netherlands international.

Manchester City will compete with Liverpool to re-sign Bayern Munich and Germany forward Leroy Sane, 27.

Chelsea and Liverpool have shown an interest in signing Real Betis's 18-year-old Spanish forward Assane Diao in January.

Liverpool and Newcastle have Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, on their January transfer shortlist