Liverpool transfer news: Thiago Alcantara latest, Georginio Wijnaldum to Barcelona plus Premier League updates

Liverpool are playing the waiting game in the summer transfer window.

The Premier League champions have only added one player so far, Kostas Tsimikas of Olympiacos, with Jurgen Klopp conscious of not overreaching in a summer market like no other.

But with their rivals strengthening fans are desperate for the Reds to press on. Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara is the top choice with discussions had between the club and the Spaniard’s representatives. Thiago is keen for a new challenge with Liverpool one of his preferred destinations. If he arrives there could well be departures, however, with Georginio Wijnaldum of interest to new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman. We’ll have all the latest throughout the day: