With the international break now behind them, Liverpool's complete focus will shift to what promises to be a pivotal couple of months for the club. The Reds return to action on Saturday when they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup, with a trip to France following just four days later as they face Champions League holders PSG. The primary objective remains securing their place at Europe's top table once again next season, though there remains considerable work to be done on that front.

Missing out on a Champions League berth could have a significant impact on what is shaping up to be another major summer, particularly following Mohamed Salah's announcement of his forthcoming departure. Express Sport rounds up the latest updates on Liverpool's transfer plans...

Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund)

An agreement has been reached on a new contract for Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, despite the defender dismissing claims this week that he is close to putting pen to paper on a new deal.

Responding to rumours that he was closing in on a contract extension to keep him at Dortmund until...