Liverpool's ambitious transfer plans for England duo Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount could be scuppered by Newcastle United and their other top-four rivals. Jurgen Klopp is said to be in the market for midfield reinforcements following the Reds' indifferent start to the campaign.
Liverpool sit sixth in the Premier League table, eight points adrift of third-placed Newcastle although they do hold a game in hand. Klopp has already admitted his side's early inconsistency could cost them in their pursuit of a top-four finish, with competition for a place in next season's Champions League already hotting up.
Reports suggest Liverpool are lining up prospective summer moves for both Bellingham and Mount, with the latter yet to commit to a new deal at Chelsea. However, both deals could hinge upon whether the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders secure a top-four finish according to the Daily Express, with Newcastle currently on course to take up one of those spots this season.
