Liverpool opt against £70m bid for "outstanding" star

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Live for Liverpool or go back to LFC Live.

While replacing Salah on the right flank has reportedly been Liverpool’s primary objective in recent weeks, the club have also explored opportunities to strengthen other areas of the squad ahead of the new season. What’s the latest Liverpool transfer news?

However, Liverpool’s recruitment team have since shifted their focus elsewhere, placing any move for the midfielder on hold. Do Liverpool need a midfielder?

Liverpool’s struggles last season were collective, but the midfield was arguably one of the team’s biggest weakness. Although Wharton – once hailed as “oustanding” by England star Declan Rice – possesses many of the attributes Liverpool have lacked in midfield, it appears the club’s recruitment strategy has changed.