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Liverpool transfer target Alexander Isak(Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Liverpool have just over a month left to complete their summer transfer business.

The Reds have made seven signings so far this window, and there is the potential for more to come in the weeks ahead.

Hugo Ekitike became the latest signing for Liverpool earlier this week.



The France Under-21 international joins Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman in moving to Anfield this summer.

September 1 is deadline day for Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League this summer.

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That gives the Reds a few more weeks to wrap up their transfer business ahead of the league title defence.

Arne Slot continued his preparations for the new season against AC Milan on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool lost 4-2 in the friendly in Hong Kong and will now look ahead to the second fixture of their tour of Asia against Yokohama F Marinos in Japan next week.

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Here, we take a look at some of the decisions that should be made by Liverpool before the summer transfer window closes.

Much has been said and written about Liverpool's interest in signing Alexander Isak over the last few days.

The Reds are keen admirers of the Newcastle United striker, who reportedly informed the Magpies this week of his desire to explore a potential move away from the club.

A reported price tag of around £150million or more has been mentioned on the rumour mill, with Liverpool poised to be favourites for a deal for Isak if Newcastle are willing to enter negotiations.

If Liverpool were to have their way, they would manage to agree a deal with Newcastle and bring Isak to Anfield.

Only time will tell if that is to actually happen, though.

Even though Liverpool are Premier League champions and have made seven new signings this summer, they are still in need of reinforcements.

What became clear in the defeat to Milan is that the club have a lack of numbers at the heart of their defence.

Jarell Quansah's exit for Bayer Leverkusen means that Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez are the only senior centre-backs at the club.

With Gomez returning to Merseyside following an injury blow, the Reds would be wise to go into the market for new central defenders before the deadline.

Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi is a target, but whether a deal is possible remains to be seen.

There is also the argument that Liverpool need another centre-back even if they were to sign Guehi, but who that player would be is uncertain.

Even though Liverpool still need to make more signings this summer, they would also be wise to let some players leave before the deadline.

If the Reds were to bring in Isak, it could see Darwin Nunez depart Anfield.

Luis Diaz is also being heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool amid interest from Bayern Munich.

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The Colombia international was not part of the Reds squad for the friendly against Milan amid speculation about his future, and a move away from Merseyside could be on the cards if the German side present an offer that Liverpool are willing to accept.


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