Hello and welcome to the ECHO's latest Liverpool transfer news live blog on Wednesday, August 6.

The focus has turned to Sunday's Community Shield curtain raiser against Crystal Palace at Wembley.

However, the discussion remains centred around the transfer window with Liverpool's ongoing interest in Alexander Isak.

The Swede returned to England this week after continuing his preparations at former club Real Sociedad while his Newcastle teammates were on their pre-season tour.

Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Benjamin Sesko wait, Alexander Isak boost, Darwin Nunez bid	BREAKING: Man United makes bid for Benjamin Sesko and puts Alexander Isak to Liverpool in doubt	Man United makes bid for Benjamin Sesko and puts Alexander Isak to Liverpool in doubt

Liverpool have already had a bid rejected for the wantaway striker with reports suggesting that the Magpies would need to source a replacement and receive an acceptable offer before accepting.

Benjamin Sesko was considered as an option to replace the Swede and the North East club saw their second bid for the Slovenian accepted.

Al-Hilal were reported to have reached an agreement with the Reds over the Uruguayan, however Liverpool have yet to receive a bid and it is expected he will be a part of the squad that will head to the capital to face Palace.

Reports surrounding Harvey Elliott's future have also increased in the last 24 hours.

RB Leipzig are said to be pushing to sign the England under-21 star with his first-team opportunities uncertain at Anfield for the forthcoming season.

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