Ramsdale’s decision to leave Arsenal last summer and join Southampton wasn’t about settling; it was about staying sharp and visible after a year on the bench.

Dan Burn has found one small positive to Alexander Isak missing Newcastle United's tour of the Far East as he heaped praise on young gun William Osula while out in South Korea. The Dane, at only 21, is Eddie Howe's most senior central option up top with Isak left at home and Callum Wilson bidding farewell to the Magpies earlier this month.

Despite this staggering expenditure, The Athletic reports that Liverpool’s financial position remains robust.