With the January window on the horizon, some may already be thinking about what potential deals could lie in store for Liverpool.
January is a chance for clubs to identify players who are available to sign on a pre-contract; any player in Europe who is out of contract next summer and is not set to sign a contract extension is free to negotiate with clubs in January ahead of a summer move, and lock in a new destination.
Their summer was filled with plenty of change as Liverpool 2.0 took shape, but there are still some lingering squad questions that will be answered across the next two windows. For example, some players are out of contract next summer - does that mean Liverpool are already planning for their replacements? The answer is most likely. Joel Matip and Thiago stand as the two highest profile names that could leave Anfield at the end of this season.
With players often looking to run down their current deals to maximise their chances of getting a move away, there are plenty of talented stars that Liverpool could target on a free, but who is available?
5. Pape Gueye - Marseille
The 24-year-old is a defensive midfielder who boasts strong numbers who could be a number six signing that Klopp desires. Wataru Endo was signed for that role but he isn't seen as a long-term solution. Gueye could be a cheap, low-risk, high-reward option to consider. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
6. Toni Kroos - Real Madrid
Ok, we admit this one is unlikely. However, Kroos is still producing at the top level and showing an extremely high level of quality on the ball that makes him the envy of most midfielders in the world. Only 33, he could a perfect Thiago replacement and it would be incredible to see such a footballing legend in England. | Getty Images
7. Tosin Adarabioyo - Fulham
Adarabioyo is only 26 and has been highly regarded over the past few seasons. Tall, agile and composed, he could a great homegrown option to replace Matip as the potential is there. | Getty Images
8. Luka Modric - Real Madrid
At 38, he is one of the best midfielders of his generation and is still performing at the top level for club and country. It would be highly unlikely given his age, but Modric is available as it stands. | Getty Images