Napoli are said to have thrown their hat into the ring for Darwin, and with previous reports having said that he would prefer to stay in Europe, perhaps Nunez will be the next player to follow in Scott McTominay’s footsteps and learn about the joy of Neapolitan tomatoes.

After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.

Inacio, who is said to have a £51million release clause in his Sporting contract, is also rumoured to be targeted by Manchester United and Newcastle. This isn't the first time that the Portugal international has been linked with the Reds, with Inacio being frequently mentioned on the rumour mill over the last couple of years.

According to La Repubblica – not the most reliable source, it must be stressed! – Napoli manager Antonio Conte is “crazy” about signing Nunez from Liverpool. The report adds that “negotiations” have already begun with the Uruguayan, ahead of what looks like a certain exit from Anfield this summer.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Liverpool remain keen on recruiting Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon this

Liverpool are about to complete one of the biggest transfers of the summer as Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz prepares to sign