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And as the Reds gear up for the final international break of the season, plans are already being put into place to ensure those needs are met.

So, with the summer fast approaching, we checked in with Rousing The Kop transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey to get the latest on Liverpool’s preparations for the summer market.

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Throughout much of the season, the spotlight has been on the rapidly expiring contracts of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah

And according to Bailey, although some of Liverpool’s plans will be shaped by the outcome of contract talks with the trio, the Reds will be busy regardless.

“Much will depend on the big three and their contracts,” he says.

Another midfielder can’t be discounted, but they are very happy with how Ryan Gravenberch has progressed along with Curtis Jones.”

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“Then goalkeeper wise, one more will be needed as Kelleher will be going,” Bailey says.

Bailey says yes, but he’s not the only option.

“He is, Liverpool are fully aware of his progress,” answers the journalist.

However, Robertson did admit that he has seen the transfer rumours regarding the Reds looking to replace him this summer.

Milos Kerkez has been installed as the early favourite by some sections of the press, but according to Bailey, Rayan Ait Nouri and Antonee Robinson are still on Liverpool’s radar, along with Ajax youngster Jorrel Hato.

“In terms of the left-back – Liverpool want an improvement on what they have,” he says.

“Whilst the main options are domestic, they are not restricting themselves and the boy Hato at Ajax is also very much someone they have done work on.”

Although names have been filtering through with regards to forward and left-back targets, who Liverpool could move for at centre-back and other areas has so far remained a mystery.

And according to Bailey, that is likely to be by design at Anfield, with the Reds unwilling to see another Martin Zubimendi situation unfold.

“They don’t want to dive in on anyone,” he says.

I can see some early moves for sure.”

With so much to get done in the window, it feels likely that the Liverpool owners are going to have to prepare for a significant outlay.

And Bailey concedes that while the three contract situations will inevitably play a part in determining how much that is, there is a scenario where Liverpool must spend more than they ever have.

“Again, sorry it is boring but whether the big three stay will have a major bearing,” says the reporter.