Geoff: A two-footed, young defender who can play on either side of defence, but primarily on the left. An affordable release clause. Unknown potential but a seemingly high ceiling... This would be a great signing for Liverpool and would show our commitment to strengthening. Get the deal done early and move on to the next area to strengthen.

Liverpool have reportedly made a 'big push' to sign Dean Huijsen as a replacement for Jarell Quansah. And while it would land them one of the most exciting young centre-back talents in the world, signing Huijsen and bidding farewell to Quansah risks giving sporting director Richard Hughes a headache that would be difficult to cure.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all expressed an interest in Huijsen but it is Chelsea, who perhaps surprisingly, lead the race, according to the Independent. The Blues are prepared to offer the player a seven-year deal to which Huijsen is said to be ‘giving serious consideration to’.