Roberto Firmino would become Liverpool’s No 9 but he did not join as one in July 2015 and, across eight years, his role was not easy to define. Rather than putting the finishing touches to Liverpool’s moves, he was instead an orchestrator of their best play, giving others the opportunity to score more than him.

Liverpool have agreed an initial £69m fee to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old Frenchman is expected to arrive in the UK on Tuesday before having a medical. Frankfurt accepted a deal worth £79m,

Rodrygo to Liverpool? Real Madrid Star Linked with Anfield SwitchDirect discussions show Liverpool’s intentIn the blur of transfer season speculation, there are moments when rumour starts to flirt

Reports out of Germany claim Liverpool have signalled a willingness to sell Diaz and Bayern believe they can close the deal.