Jurgen Klopp is adamant Liverpool will not be held to ransom over their potential summer transfer targets - and has no qualms instead pursuing alternative names.
But the Reds boss is confident he will be able to recruit the players he wants as the recruitment team ramp up their efforts ahead of what is likely to be a busy close-season period.
Liverpool are in the market for at least two new midfielders as Klopp looks to overhaul his engine room after a campaign in which his side have underwhelmed to leave only an outside chance of Champions League qualification with four Premier League games remaining.