Liverpool's ongoing plans to strengthen up their engine room may have been simplified.
Having signed Argentina playmaker Alexis Mac Allister before the Premier League window even opened, there has since been significant developments away from Anfield as Jurgen Klopp and his recruitment team continue to scout follow-up options such as Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone and Netherlands international Ryan Gravenberch.
On Wednesday afternoon, Jude Bellingham completed his move to Real Madrid for an initial £88m with add-ons as Nicolo Barella was linked with a move to the Premier League. However, there was shock when it emerged he could be heading to Newcastle for £50m.