Liverpool forward Diogo Jota became the first Reds player to comment on speculation linking the club with a move for Benfica's Darwin Nunez.
The Echo understands that while the Reds are admirers of the Uruguay international, they have yet to make an official approach for the striker and will not be drawn into a bidding war for a player valued at around £85 million by the Lisbon giants.
The Reds are likely to lose Sadio Mane and Takumi Minamino this summer, with Divock Origi's departure having already been confirmed. As a result, manager Jurgen Klopp will be keen to add to his attacking ranks.
