Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has great memories of playing alongside Liverpool target Alexander Isak, who has been pushing for a move away from Newcastle United

Liverpool are expected to return with an improved offer as they look to bring in a marquee attacking player before the transfer window closes.

By the end of June, the Reds had wrapped up a club-record £116million deal for Florian Wirtz, secured Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and signed Milos Kerkez for £40m.