LIVERPOOL are ready to splash the cash this summer as Jurgen Klopp attempts to wrestle back the Premier League trophy from Manchester City.
And the Reds are reportedly prepared to smash their transfer record to do so in an £85million move for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
The Uruguayan has caught the eye of several clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle but appears keen on a transfer to Anfield.
Nunez could arrive as a replacement for Sadio Mane who seems destined to joined Bayern Munich despite Liverpool rejecting a £25m opening bid from the Germans.
If those deals happen Klopp could have a new-look front three with Nunez flanked by Mo Salah and Luis Diaz.
But Liverpool might not stop there having been credited with an interest in Arsenal dynamo Bukayo Saka.
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The England star can operate on both wings and could be lured to Merseyside by the opportunity to win silverware and play Champions League football.
Liverpool are targeting young players who have already impressed on the European or international stage, with Barcelona's Gavi another transfer target.
The Reds have monitored the 19-year-old's situation for some time and are believed to be willing to meet his £50m release clause.
The Spaniard is believed to be negotiating a new contract at the Nou Camp but Liverpool will pounce if Barca are unable to finalise a deal.
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Liverpool also have several back-up options if they miss out on their first-choice targets.
Tammy Abraham could arrive to play in a central striker role after scoring 27 goals in his debut season for Roma.
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has also been linked after becoming frustrated with a lack of game time at Stamford Bridge.
And if Gavi decides against a move Klopp could call upon another youngster in Fabio Carvalho, who has joined up with the Reds after agreeing a transfer from Fulham in April.