In Sunday's edition of Corriere dello Sport, via Sport Witness, it was revealed that "Liverpool are watching" Adeyemi's situation at Dortmund, amid Napoli's new-found interest in the player.

Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal for Liverpool fc at Anfield but it was the 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town which was more significant as Arne Slot 's side maintained their stranglehold at the top of the table.

Now though, Liverpool could beat them both to his signature. As per the report, Liverpool have "prepared a €40m investment’’ to sign the Danish international. They add that they have scouted him on four occasions so far this season and that FSG officials have "been left convinced by the 20-year-old" based on what they have seen.

Liverpool are now leading the race to sign a "world-class" striker who rivals Arsenal love, according to a report. Darwin Nunez's quick-fire double to secure all three points against Brentford may well have bought the Uruguayan some extra time at Anfield, but there is still doubt over his long-term future.