We have spoken about the difference between Chelsea and Liverpool's recruitment in recent days and how the Merseyside club's clearer vision under Jurgen Klopp has helped them get ahead of the Blues in the market.
Fabio Carvalho from Fulham for a rumoured £5m deal on deadline day signals a look to the future at Anfield with one of the Championship's finest young talents.
But Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea already have their response to Liverpool's potential new recruit, and once again, it pinpoints how valuable Cobham is to the club's present and long-term plans, saving millions in potential transfer fees.
