Thiago Alcantara would be the "perfect" recruit for Liverpool to strengthen their squad ahead of their Premier League title defence, according to Graeme Souness - with the former club favourite adding that he is "disappointed" in the Reds' lack of transfer business ahead of the new campaign.
Jurgen Klopp's side are preparing to start the 2020-21 season next weekend when they host newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield, but so far they have splashed little cash when it comes to bolstering their ranks.
There has been just the one new arrival on Merseyside to date, in the shape of former Olympiacos defender Kostas Tsimikas, with the club instead seemingly focused on retaining the core of their all-conquering squad amid interest from rivals across the continent.