After being given a lack of first-team opportunities during Arne Slot's maiden, title-winning campaign with Liverpool, clubs have been alerted to his potential availability, and Leipzig have joined the pack. The Bundesliga outfit reportedly view him as a replacement for Xavi Simons, who is close to a switch to Chelsea.

The central midfielder said in June he was wary of 'wasting years of my career' due to his lack of game-time at Anfield.

RB Leipzig have contacted Liverpool over the potential signing of English midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, with the Reds wanting £40m plus a buy-back option, or above £50m without one. (The Athletic - subscription required) Liverpool have been looking at a number of young centre-backs across Europe,