Arne Slot's Premier League champions are in negotiations over the capture of a big-name star from Chelsea, according to a report.

However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required) Liverpool will not accept a £850,000 fee from Real Madrid to allow 26-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to make an early move to the Spanish club.

Manchester City have met with Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old forward Florian Wirtz over a potential summer move. Bild) However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer.

Three members of Liverpool's title-winning squad are nominated for the Premier League's player of the season award.

A trio of Liverpool's title-winning team were nominated for the annual Player of the Season awards. Mo Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch led the eight-player shortlist. The other nominees were Newcastle's Alexander Isak;

Three players from Liverpool’s title-winning squad have been shortlisted for the Premier League Player of the Season award.