Liverpool declined the opportunity to add a midfielder to the ranks last summer. Richard Hughes spent £450m on new talent - including two British record deals for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

The Champions League is being dominated by Europe’s established giants and four of them are in direct confrontation.

European heavyweights Liverpool and Real Madrid go head to head at Anfield in the Champions League tonight. Paddy Power are offering new customers massive enhanced odds ahead of the match of 50/1

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he will give Trent Alexander-Arnold a warm reception when he returns to Anfield with Real Madrid for their Champions League clash on Tuesday but said he has "no clue" whether the fans will do the same.

Europe’s top teams appear to have finally come to grips with the new-look Champions League. The standings look very different heading into the fourth round of games compared to one year ago, when the new 36-team format debuted and the results were less predictable.

According to reports, Liverpool face missing out on a top transfer target as Real Madrid have 'taken the lead' for a signing and they are 'making progress'.

Liverpool stand at a moment where fitness and form intersect with European ambition. Arne Slot’s side, crowned Premier League champions in 2024-25, know there is little room for hesitation when Real Madrid arrive,