Lucas Leiva missed Liverpool’s pre-season friendly at Wigan to finalise a £5 million move to Lazio, but Jurgen Klopp is closing in on his next summer deal with an £8 million move for Hull’s Andy Robertson.

Lucas, who has been at Anfield for ten years, said his goodbyes at Melwood on Friday, with his transfer to Italy expected to be confirmed shortly.

With Liverpool hoping to add a centre-back and midfielder during this transfer window, Lucas’s first team chances were going to be limited this season.

Robertson, meanwhile, has been on Liverpool’s radar for the last two years, and with Alberto Moreno likely to leave this summer Klopp is eager for more options at left back.

James Milner has established himself in the role, but Liverpool’s schedule will be much heavier given their European involvement in the months ahead.