Liverpool will attempt to bring Naby Keita’s Anfield switch forward to fill the void left by Philippe Coutinho’s £142 million move to Barcelona.

As details emerge of the measures Coutinho took to push through his Nou Camp transfer – committing £11.5m of his own cash to meet Liverpool’s valuation – his former club are considering how best to move on from his loss.

Keita, who is already secure for £57m from July, is effectively on loan for the season at RB Leipzig. The German club are determined to retain him as they seek to qualify for next year’s Champions League, but Liverpool are willing to pay more again to get him this month.

At this stage that still looks unlikely – Liverpool are respectful of the German club’s stance given the professional way negotiations proceeded in the summer - but given the Merseysiders’ significantly-swelled kitty, they are in a strong financial position to make another tempting offer. Keita would rather join Liverpool this month, Leipzig now out of this season's Champions League.

If Keita cannot be secured, Jurgen Klopp may wait until the summer before being proactive in the transfer market. However, he is keeping all options open. Every penny received from the Coutinho sale is available for the manager as and when he needs it, whether that is sooner or later.