Liverpool have been linked with many big-name signings, although that means some key departures might be required.

Reds fans have been left on the edge of their seats so far in the transfer window and despite being just three days in, this could be a crucial period.

Liverpool are looking to get their business done early and have already signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, but a few more are still expected to join.

Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez wants a move to Liverpool and Florian Wirtz is also said to be keen, although the deal for the German is proving harder than fans would have wanted.

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The finer details still need ironing out and last-minute requests are being made, with Leverkusen’s latest revelation giving one Liverpool star another chance to prove himself.

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As previously reported, Liverpool were willing to include Harvey Elliott in a swap deal for Wirtz to try and reduce the amount of money they needed to spend.

However Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has since confirmed that Leverkusen do not want the 22-year-old.

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Elliott has been linked with a Liverpool exit for most of the season after struggling for game time, with his move looking more likely after being seen crying on the pitch at Anfield following their final game of the season.

Due to Leverkusen wanting upwards of £118m for their star man, the Reds were hopeful that a player could be used to soften the financial blow, although Elliott will not be that player.

Jarell Quansah is wanted by Bundesliga clubs, including Leverkusen, and could still be used as part of the deal, with the 22-year-old defender valued by the club at around £25m.

Despite this transfer saga consisting of many twists and turns, Liverpool are still confident about signing Wirtz and are not worried about having two bids rejected, suggesting it is now a matter of when and not if.

Elliott could still leave Liverpool this summer as Premier League clubs such as Wolves, Brighton and Fulham are keeping close tabs on him, but he may still have a future at Anfield.

The Reds could be planning for an attacking overhaul this summer as Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz could depart in the transfer window, increasing the opportunities Elliott might get.

Mohamed Salah will also be at the African Cup of Nations midway through the campaign and could miss up to 10 games, again leaving Elliott with more chance of some regular minutes.

The Englishman has pre-season and maybe even some cup games next season to impress Arne Slot, suggesting that he still has a chance of reigniting his career at the club he has always supported.