Let's start by looking at some of today's stories that you may have missed:

Liverpool have a five-day transfer plan that could hinge on one player

Liverpool unveil new 2024/25 third kit as Nike logo change explained

Why Federico Chiesa has to wait for Liverpool debut after Nottingham Forest omission	When Federico Chiesa could make Liverpool debut as four possibilities emerge	Federico Chiesa could be about to instantly prove his worth to Liverpool

Federico Chiesa transfer twist emerges as Liverpool consider £13m bid

Giorgi Mamardashvili spotted in Liverpool kit as £30m transfer at 'advanced' stage after medical

Keifer MacDonald

I have already seen impact Federico Chiesa could have at Liverpool - Juventus narrative is unfair.

Keifer MacDonald

Federico Chiesa to sign for before September 1

Betfair have Liverpool as the favourites to sign the Italian before the end of the transfer window.

Liverpool 17/20

Barcelona 6/4

Paris St-G 15/2

Tottenham 8/1

Arsenal 9/1

Chelsea 12/1

Man Utd 18/1

Federico Chiesa of Italy (Image: Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Keifer MacDonald

Chelsea enter race to sign Ivan Toney

In the least shocking news of the day, Chelsea have entered the race to sign Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney, according to Sky Sports.

The 28-year-old has one year left on his current deal with the Bees and has been left out of the squads for their opening Premier League games of the season against Crystal Palace and Brentford.

Toney had tentatively been linked with a move to Liverpool.

(Image: 2024 Crystal Pix/MB Media)

Keifer MacDonald

Arne Slot considers midfield rethink as Liverpool near decision on change

Liverpool are next up against Manchester United in the Premier League with Arne Slot facing some selection posers.

Read the full story, here.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.

(Image: Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Keifer MacDonald

Federico Chiesa has already delivered message Liverpool fans will love after transfer enquiry

Liverpool supporters will love Federico Chiesa's verdict that Steven Gerrard was a better midfielder than Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes.

The Reds are weighing up whether to move for the 26-year-old forward.

The Italy international has fallen out of favour under new Juventus manager Thiago Motta and, as a result, was left out of the club's squad for recent Serie A matches against Como and Hellas Verona.

Ahead of Friday's transfer deadline, Liverpool are deciding whether to make a formal offer for Chiesa, who joined Juventus from Fiorentina four years ago.

And with a potential move to Anfield on the cards, eagle-eyed Liverpool supporters have found a clip of Chiesa from May 2022 where he heaps praise on former Reds captain Steven Gerrard.

During a match between Juventus and Lazio, the 26-year-old was asked which legendary English midfielder he preferred out of Gerrard, Lampard and Scholes: "Who would I rather have in my midfield.

Morton is valued at around £20million by the Reds and had attracted interest earlier in the summer from Italian side Atalanta and Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.

But Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, himself a former Liverpool midfielder, wants to sign the 21-year-old on a season-long loan with an offer now being considered by Liverpool.

Morton made his senior Reds debut almost three years ago but has spent the last two campaigns on loan in the Championship at Blackburn Rovers and Hull City.

The England under-21 international featured for part of Liverpool's pre-season under new boss Arne Slot and has been training with the first team, but failed to make the matchday squad for the opening two Premier League games.

Read the full story, here.

Konate is another excellent defender when he is up to speed too and it was encouraging to see him on form during the 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday.

Read the full opinion piece here

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot looks on during the Premier League match against Brentford at Anfield on August 25 2024 (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Isaac Seelochan

Chiesa green light

Liverpool have known since the start of this month about the availability of Federico Chiesa as new Juventus head coach Thiago Motta has consistently made their transfer stance clear.
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