Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed terms with Real Madrid on a five-year contract and will join the Spanish giants on a free. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French, external)
Meanwhile, England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, is considering his future at Everton amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Mirror, external)
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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is open to a move to Barcelona but would prefer to join Liverpool if they make a move for the 25-year-old Sweden international this summer. (El Nacional - in Spanish, external)
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, 31, is considering a return to England this summer, with Liverpool his preferred destination. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)
Liverpool hope to use 19-year-old Scotland winger Ben Doak as a makeweight in any deal for Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary full-back Milos Kerkez or 25-year-old Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo. (Sun, external)
Finally, the Reds are willing to sell 25-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez this summer. (Football Insider, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesI would say the Premier League is done. The gap to Arsenal is too big.
But the international break has come at a good time given Liverpool's Champions League exit and defeat in the Carabao Cup final in the space of a few days.
Being dominated by Newcastle was the end of a tough week and could have really affected them in the league, but the fact they have this break gives them time to switch off from domestic football.
This will definitely help them. You can overanalyse a lot of things after a week like that - when things seem to have turned. I've been in teams that have been performing really well and then exits from cup competitions have brought doubt and instability. There can be an overload of information and overthinking seeps in.
The international break will give the players a refresh and different information.
I do not see them losing four or five games between now and the end of the season and, in my opinion, the title is Liverpool's, but having that break to pause any negative momentum should get rid of any doubt.
However, they have gone from a team that looked unstoppable and the best in Europe to one that look like they can be beaten. They were dominated completely out of possession by Newcastle and other teams will look at that.
There is no shame in the Paris St-Germain result because they are one of the most exciting teams I have seen in recent years, but the manner of the defeat at Wembley could be a worry. The Magpies looked like they wanted it more and had more determination to win.
It was around the time of Liverpool's Carabao Cup win last year that the wheels started to fall off in Jurgen Klopp's final season.
However, they had a lot of injuries and the gap was not as big. It would be the biggest shock in Premier League history if they do not get it over the line from here.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
Image source, Getty ImagesEarlier, we asked which player has appeared in the most Premier League wins for Liverpool.
The answer is Jamie Carragher, who was involved in 264 victories.
Image source, Getty ImagesSpanish football expert Guillem Balague says that it would be Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk's "dream" to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona at some point.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast: "I know for a fact that Van Dijk would like, at some point in his career and you start wondering if it's too late, to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona.
"That has always been his dream and I think is the dream of every professional player, especially those who reach the elite.
"This is Liverpool we are talking about but Real Madrid is something else and Barcelona is something else. The same level if you want - but completely different.
"He's 33 and Real Madrid are sorted with centre-backs, you would say. But he is on a free and Barcelona buy players on a free, so who knows?"
Which player has appeared in the most Premier League wins for Liverpool?
Come back to this page on Friday for the answer
Liverpool remain confident Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, will sign new contracts with the club before the summer. (Athletic - subscription required), external
Liverpool are stepping up their pursuit of RB Leipzig and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, 21, who will be available for around 80m euros (£67m) this summer. (Caught Offside), external
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all preparing summer moves for Ajax and Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, 19, but will face competition from Real Madrid. (Caught Offside), external
Liverpool have the capacity to spend more than £100m on a new striker this summer with Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 25, expected to leave. (Football Insider), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland says recent results "will have taken a lot out of Arne Slot's squad".
In recent weeks, the Reds have been knocked out of the Champions League last 16 and fell short in the Carabao Cup final.
Despite the setbacks, Kirkland believes the Premier League is "the big one" for the club's supporters.
Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside about the push for the Premier League title this season, Kirkland said: "At the start of the season, if you had said 'We are going to win the Premier League' then everyone would have snapped your hands off.
"Losing in the Carabao Cup final will be forgotten about come May, as that's when we will be lifting the Premier League title.
"Yes we could've gone through against PSG in the Champions League, yes we could've won the Carabao Cup on the weekend, but the Premier League is the big one.
"The past week will have taken a lot out of this squad - that is facts. But they will be determined to put things right in their next league game."
The Merseyside derby awaits Slot's side after the two-week March international break and Kirkland is expecting it to be "a hell of a game".
He added: "Everton have been doing amazing under David Moyes. The transformation has been incredible since he has gone in there, so all credit to him."
Andy Robertson has vowed to "always back myself" as Liverpool's links with a left-back signing refuse to go away.
The Scot, 31, is nearing winning the Premier League for the second time in what is his eighth season at Anfield.
The Reds however are repeatedly being linked with left-backs, most notably Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez.
Asked about the links and how it impacts him, Robertson said: "I think we have been linked with pretty much every left-back in the world. That's part and parcel of it.
"I've been very lucky. I wouldn't put it down to luck. These eight years I have been the starting left-back at one of the best clubs in the world for that long.
"That is something that I am very proud of within myself. Your time comes. I don't think my time is there yet but whatever happens with the club if they do or don't bring somebody in, I always back myself.
"There have been a couple of moments this season where I have maybe not covered myself in glory but I also maybe think other things have been taken way out of proportion. Certainly the last couple of months the performance levels have been there for me. If you look back on all the games this season then I have had a relatively good season.
"The one thing people would say if you look back on my time at Liverpool is I have been fairly consistent, so when you maybe make slight mistakes that aren't necessarily put towards your name then people can talk. It's the world we live in. It's the Premier League for you, everyone has eyes on you and opinion, sometimes you agree and sometimes you don't.
"I'm always confident in my ability. I have shown that over my career and time at Liverpool. Hopefully that can continue."
Atletico Madrid say their 25-year-old Argentine striker Julian Alvarez is not for sale, amid reported interest from Liverpool. (Mirror), external
Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter
Image source, Getty ImagesLast week, I had the cheek to say there was at least one area where I didn't agree with Arne Slot. This was the demand that his players go at it 100% for 100% of the time.
His phrase - "I don't want my players to conserve energy" - jarred horribly. No matter how young, fit, dedicated, well paid and willing you are, football players are still only human.
They get tired, they get injured and they have to be managed. The entire Liverpool side at Wembley looked wearied to me, which was perfectly understandable considering the game against Paris St-Germain - 120 gruelling minutes then losing on penalties was physically and mentally exhausting. Mohamed Salah for one looked like a shadow of himself this week, especially when being dominated by the brilliant young Tino Livramento.
So Slot is now having a few question marks nervously raised against his actions. Was having 5ft 9ins Alexis Mac Allister marking 6ft 7ins Dan Burn at corners a good tactic? Demonstrably not on the day. In retrospect, it looks bizarre especially as there was a warning before Burn's goal, when the centre-back effortlessly won an aerial dual at a previous corner kick. What about the personnel changes in the FA Cup that led to Liverpool meekly going out of the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle?
A harsh critic might even say this is the weakest Premier League in years at the very top end. Arsenal are limited by a lack of forwards, Manchester City are unrecognisably poor in comparison to recent seasons and Chelsea are in flux yet again.
It is of course way harsh on Slot, winning the league in his first season is definitely good enough and getting PSG in the Champions League draw was very unlucky. If the likes of Arsenal were hard on their heels however, maybe those questions would be voiced a little louder.
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Image source, Getty ImagesFrench football expert and regular BBC contributor Julien Laurens has played down links between Virgil van Dijk and Paris St-Germain.
The Liverpool captain, who is out of contract this summer, was widely linked with a move to the French giants earlier this week.
But posting on X, external, Laurens wrote: "There is nothing between PSG and Virgil van Dijk. No talks, no negotiations, no 100m signing on fee offer. Nothing. Virgil had a chat with Luis Campos and Nasser Al Khelaifi after the Champions League second leg and it wasn't about his future but about the two games they played."
Jordan Chamberlain
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool were appalling in the League Cup final defeat by Newcastle on Sunday and fully deserved to lose.
The Magpies won every duel, every battle and seemingly wanted it more. Their fans did, too.
Arne Slot may now be paying for the fact he has barely rotated all season.
Ryan Gravenberch has been run into the ground. He looks a shadow of the player who started the campaign so excellently. Alexis Mac Allister is not a runner and Dom Szoboszlai is extremely tired as well.
Up top, there is no pace in the side. Mohamed Salah has dropped off from the otherworldly level he was playing at until March, while Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz have barely scored since the turn of the year. Cody Gakpo is very, very unfit and while Darwin Nunez has pace and strength, he comes with his own issues.
Slot brought Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott on to save the game at Wembley. Both improved us, but they have barely been used all season. Is this a mistake? Hard to say when you're 12 points clear in the Premier League, but the drop-off is worrying and very noticeable.
The international break will at least give Liverpool a chance to clear their heads, if not their legs.
Find more from Jordan Chamberlain at Empire of the Kop, external
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on whether Mohamed Salah's cup final record is his Achilles heel, after the forward failed to record a shot or create a chance for his side in their 2-1 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United.
Here are some of your thoughts:
Amsa: I cannot believe Salah's contribution is still being questioned - ridiculous! He has single-handedly allowed us to win numerous matches. Without his goals and assists, I suspect we would have really struggled. Despite our recent losses, I'm still super proud of the team!
Andy: There has been far too much made of Salah's performance. The reality is that the ball hardly got to him. He was playing in front of Quansah, who does not come close to the usual quality on the ball that we have on that side. We were also reluctant to play through the midfield for the majority of the game, which didn't help. This is a player who could go on to break a heap of Premier League records this season.
Richard: It's true that Salah didn't score, but neither did Nunez. Not one player played as if they wanted to win. I worry about the league title, even with the lead we have at present. There can be no excuses.
Joe: It's true that Salah's stats suffer in key games, but I think that is a product of him being our main threat and sides focusing their defence solely on him. If Liverpool had a top centre-forward to play alongside him, it would take some pressure and defensive focus off him, spread opposition defences more and benefit both players.
Jason: It's not just Salah, it's Liverpool as a team in cup finals. We don't know how to do things the easy way. I can only remember the second half in Istanbul 2005 where we actually turned up and played like we know we can.
Harry: Salah will undoubtedly go down as a Liverpool legend, but his output in finals is exactly the reason why he won't come close to winning the Ballon d'Or. A player of his quality should be having more of an impact in these games.
Did Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat for Liverpool pile pressure on their summer transfer business.
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said: "That's the big thing isn't it, what do Liverpool look like next season?"
Ex-Premier League midfielder Michael Brown said: "What that recruitment team have done at Bournemouth, now they have changed and gone to Liverpool, I think they will be more than up to the standards of what they want and they have put everything already in order."
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Liverpool have made contact with people close to 25-year-old Newcastle United and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, before a potential summer move. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Wolves are keeping a close eye on Diogo Jota's situation at Liverpool and are weighing up a move to bring the 28-year-old forward back to Molineux this summer. (Teamtalk), external
Bournemouth are confident about beating off competition to sign 26-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher this summer. (Sun), external
The Reds are planning to spend more than £250m this summer on signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons and Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Liverpool are one of the clubs monitoring Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, as they see the 24-year-old right-back as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. (Caught Offside), external
Liverpool are ahead of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Tottenham in the race to sign 24-year-old Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (Football Insider), external
Meanwhile Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been watching River Plate's 17-year-old Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono, who has a release clause of about £35m. (Teamtalk), external
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says "good things" await the Reds if they can "turn" their fortunes after a testing spell.
Van Dijk featured as Liverpool exited the Champions League on penalties against Paris St-Germain and lost the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in a difficult few days for the club.
But the Reds still top the Premier League by 12 points with only 27 left to play for, with their next fixture set for 2 April when they host Everton at Anfield.
Van Dijk told BBC Radio Merseyside: "We have to turn this around [PSG and Newcastle defeats].
"It's how football works. In five days you lose twice and the world is sinking - sort of. Two weeks before everything was sunshine and rainbows.
"Now everyone goes to their respective countries, play there, hopefully stay fit and then we have a couple of days to settle down and then we train and we have to be ready for Everton at home which is going to be tough.
"There's a lot at stake - good things - we're in a good position. There are so many positive and good things to look forward to. We play for the Premier League - the most difficult prize to get.
"In my opinion, one of the toughest Premier League seasons there is in the last couple of years in terms of everyone can win from each other so it's very difficult."
Image source, Getty ImagesAlongside his team-mates, it was a difficult day for Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah at Wembley on Sunday.
In the 2-1 loss to Newcastle, the forward failed to record a shot or create a chance for his side.
But, in a season in which his incredible Premier League form looks set to take the Reds to a title in Arne Slot's first campaign in charge, a bad day at the office can be forgiven.
However, was it just an off-day? Or a familiar tale for Salah?
There is no question that the Egypt captain's goals and assists have been crucial on a number of occasions on route to cup finals, but when he gets there, there seems to be a struggle to produce the same numbers.
In seven major cup finals for Liverpool (not including Community Shields and European Super Cups), Salah has scored just the one goal - a penalty against Tottenham in the 2018-19 Champions League final - and not provided an assist.
The penalty means he has failed to score a goal from open play in any of those finals.
Salah has been unfortunate on a couple of those occasions, being forced off through injury in the 2018 Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid and in the first half of the Reds' 2022 FA Cup final penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea.
Salah's statistics and records speak for themselves and there is no doubt he will go down in history as one of Liverpool's greats - but is this record in cup finals (both for club and country) the one chink in Salah's impressive armour?
How do you feel about Salah's record in finals, Liverpool fans? Is it a frustration? Or do his goal contributions elsewhere mean this record can be forgiven?
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Liverpool goalkeeper David James says Liverpool "can suffer" Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle given their position in the Premier League.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "The best team on the day won and that's why we love the cup, you never know who's going to win until that final whistle and I don't think there can be any complaints about the way Newcastle and Eddie's team went about it - that's football.
"I think fortunately Liverpool, with the Premier League position at the moment, can suffer it. It would be very different if it was something that had cost the only trophy option that they have got this season."
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Instagram: "First of all congratulations to everyone at Newcastle United. It's been a difficult and disappointing week for us, and it's very hard for me to put it in to words right now. Only thing I can say is that we want to bounce back, and we will."
