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Tick tock, tick tock. So counts down the clock towards transfer deadline day.

Liverpool supporters will be hoping Jurgen Klopp delves at least one more time into the coffers before the window slams shut, as tradition dictates we must say.

However, the majority of the work from the Reds will now be aimed at pruning a squad Klopp admits needs reducing.

Outcasts will be moved on. Big-money offers could tempt Liverpool into parting with certain fringe players.

And with the overseas transfer window remaining open until the end of the month – as well as loan deals to clubs outside the Premier League – there's every chance teams from outside England could swoop after the passing of next Thursday's 5pm cut-off.

But who could be about to wave goodbye from Anfield? And what should Liverpool be demanding?

Goalkeeper

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The one position where there has already been a significant outgoing, with Danny Ward moving to Leicester City for £12.5million having enjoyed the briefest-ever stint as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper.

Alisson's £65m arrival and the emergence of youngsters Kamil Grabara and Caoimhin Kelleher during pre-season has underlined that at least one of Loris Karius or Simon Mignolet is expected to depart.

Mignolet seems the most likely, with Besiktas courting his signature. Given Ward's price, both Karius and Mignolet could command at least £12.5m each.

Defence

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Liverpool have been busy reconstructing their defence in recent times to the point where they now possess solid options with the full breadth of experience, from old stagers such as Ragnar Klavan to youngsters Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez.

Alberto Moreno, in the final year of his present Anfield deal, seems the most at risk but with Klopp a clear fan and Liverpool needing backup to Andy Robertson, the Spaniard's departure appears unlikely.

There seems little value in allowing Klavan to depart, but could there be scope for Nathaniel Clyne moving on if a big enough offer arrives?

Liverpool are well blessed for right-back cover. Clyne, though, would surely cost at least £20m.

Midfield

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Even with Emre Can gone, the signings of Naby Keita and Fabinho has made midfield the most competitive area of Klopp's squad.

Pedro Chirivella is close to a £3.5m move to Rosenborg, while it would be remarkable if Lazar Markovic doesn't depart, the Serbian's contract up at the end of the season meaning he may only raise a fee of around £7.5m.

Less clear, though, is the future of Marko Grujic, who is being courted by Lazio to the tune of around £20m. Liverpool may be tempted to do business at that amount, even if the player would be happy with another loan move.

For Ben Woodburn, though, only a loan will be entertained, with Sheffield United close to completing a season-long deal.

Attack

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A constantly shifting landscape. Mere weeks ago it was odds-on Daniel Sturridge would depart, but now Klopp appears happy with the striker's revival during pre-season.

Danny Ings has already been told he can leave if the right offer comes, with talks with Crystal Palace having taken place with the Reds seeking a £20m fee. Southampton, Newcastle United and Leicester City also remain keen.

And Ings might not be the only big-money exit up front, with Divock Origi fading from first-team view during last week's US tour. Liverpool want 30m euros with Besiktas interested, but any bid over £20m would surely be considered.

Watford have been touted as chasing a loan, but the Reds will only sanction a permanent departure for the Belgian.

Sheyi Ojo, meanwhile, hasn't travelled to this week's training camp in France with Middlesbrough tracking the youngster. Whether that's a loan move or a rumoured £10m permanent switch remains to be seen.