The new champions have been underpinned by the performances of captain Virgil van Dijk, midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and frontman Gakpo this term, with all three starring for a Reds side that will win the league by 12 points if they beat Crystal Palace on Sunday at Anfield.

The highly-rated attacker is at the centre of a signing race - with the English and German champions battling it out

Bayern Munich is still the frontrunner to land Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but Liverpool FC is preparing to at least attempt to make a steal in this transfer battle per Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk.