Liverpool have a few backup options in mind.

An unnamed club in Saudi Arabia has indicated a willingness to bid €350 million ($407.7 million) for Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé after missing out on teammate Vinicius Junior, Defensa Central claims. Madrid president Florentino Pérez has firmly rejected the proposal and is adamant the Frenchman is not for sale.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are now considering a swoop for the 24-year-old. This comes amid Jack Grealish's expected loan move to Everton, as well as potential exits for both Savinho and James McAtee, who is tipped to join Nottingham Forest.