John: The loan players that are due to return, such as Axel Disasti (that's a deliberate misspelling), Raheem Sterling and Joao Felix. We still have a bloated squad that is lacking in desire to play for the shirt.

Liverpool is joined by Chelsea in the chase for Dean Huijsen. The Blues are being given the edge in some quarters, but the defender has three reasons to turn them down.

Chelsea have stolen a march on their rivals in the race to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season with the south coast club and is already regarded as one of Europe’s most highly-rated young defenders.