The number of midfielders Liverpool are linked with has been whittled down with the summer transfer window fast approaching and plans for next season well underway.
All attention was said to be focused on capturing Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and it seemed as though that dream could become reality until it was revealed Jurgen Klopp wanted to spread the transfer budget across more than just the 19-year-old England international.
Bellingham now seems to be close to a move to Real Madrid while Liverpool have set their sights on Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea's Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon is also reportedly desired, according to Portuguese media.