Currently, Slot has just three centre-backs – Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and new signing Giovanni Leoni – to choose from, while usual midfielders Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch could fill in at centre-back if called upon.

Liverpool have announced the signing of 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma. The young Italian joins the Reds in a deal worth £26million and has penned a six-year contract, which

Summer signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both starred for Tottenham as they fell agonisingly short of lifting their second trophy in the space of four months, but Frank added post-match that he needs reinforcements in the closing weeks of the window.

Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has become one of the most talked-about names of the summer window, with Liverpool emerging as frontrunners in the race for his signature. According to Sky Sports, discussions have taken place but the valuation remains a stumbling block.

Liverpool have been splashing the cash in this transfer window, with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi another name on their summer shopping list - but Ian Wright believes he would be the wrong choice