Liverpool FC thwarted in bid to sign Leicester City youngster

However, Klopp is still expected to bring in a number of further signings over the coming weeks and a new left-back to compete with Alberto Moreno is thought to be a priority as the Spaniard was widely criticised for his performances last season – particularly in the Europa League final defeat to Sevilla. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation.

Liverpool have had a £7 million bid for Leicester starlet Ben Chilwell rejected, according to reports.

With Liverpool keen to switch their attention to a cheaper alternative, they are said to be reviewing the option to chase the highly-rated Scottish left-back Robertson.

The 22-year-old, a full Brazil global who travelled in the squad to the Copa America, has caught the eye of European giants such as Barcelona with some impressive displays in his domestic league in recent times. 22-year-old Andy Robertson has been a fixture of the newly promoted Tigers since joining them in 2014.

The 22-year-old would come at a much smaller price and already has a string of global appearances under his wing, following a £2.8m move from Dundee in 2014.

Chilwell made his senior debut for the Foxes in the Capital One Cup last October and made two further appearances in the FA Cup in January, but is yet to make his Premier League bow.

Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren are three members of the squad who have made the move from the south coast to Merseyside in recent years and Mane is next on Liverpool’s hit-list, with Klopp keen to bolster his side.