As the transfer window nears a conclusion, Liverpool still seem relatively active in the market. Here is a general update as we begin another weekend of league action.
Outgoings
The player with the most smoke around a departure is Harvey Elliott, who has been long-rumored to depart due to a lack of gametime last season.
Florian Plettenberg has reported that he is RB Leipzig's top target to replace Xavi Simons, should he make the move to Chelsea, and that Liverpool would offload him for the right fee.
Interestingly, Ben Jacobs reported that Liverpool would prefer to keep the forward around, but that they would reluctantly sanction a move to Leipzig if a suitable offer is presented.
There has also been rumors about the future of Kostas Tsimikas as well, with French reporting mentioning Marseille as a club with interest in the defender and Greek sources stating that a return to Olympiakos is possible if opportunities do not arise in the Premier League or across Europe.
Matteo Moretto briefly mentioned that Spanish side Girona are considering a deal for Stefan Bajcetic, who is still working his way back from injury.
Incomings
As has been the case since the addition of Giovanni Leoni, there are really only two players Liverpool are linked with: Marc Guehi and Alexander Isak.
David Ornstein recently discussed this transfer, highlighting his belief that, if an agreement can be reached, the player himself would be inclined to make the move to Anfield from Selhurst Park.
He reported there has not been movement on this transfer lately but that he expects further discussions to occur before the window closes.
Palace chairman Steve Parish discussed Guehi's future recently as well, given the uncertainty.
"Once he signs a contract, he can stay," Parish said. "If he doesn't, we have to look at it. It's a difficult situation. Everyone has to sell players to comply with the rules. That's a situation that we will have to look at in the next 11 days."
Unlike the Isak saga, which we will get to, there clearly is an opportunity for Liverpool to bring the Palace captain in, it is just about finding an agreement on price.
As far as Isak is concerned, there has been little by way of concrete reporting since the recent Instagram story bombshell and resulting fallout.
Lewis Steele has since reported that the Reds are still waiting to see what happens and that they will do a deal if the opportunity allows.
Interestingly, he also added that a story has been circulating in 'well-placed' circles that the Swede was under the impression that a bid of £100 million or more would have been enough to secure his exit this summer, which perhaps explains why he has been willing to go so far in recent weeks following Liverpool's only bid being immediately rejected.
Also, Eddie Howe has since spoken and, again, seemed to fan the flames of this saga, admitting that he had conversations with the forward about his future near the end of last season.
This is especially noteworthy, as it backs up what Isak has been claiming regarding broken promises and seems to directly contradict what Newcastle themselves have said in response.
Regardless, Liverpool are still in dire need of another forward but seem fully committed to that forward being Isak.
Hopefully, a compromise can be struck soon, though this seems unlikelier by the day, especially as Newcastle continue to miss out on striker targets.