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The World Cup continues to grip the nation, but the release of the season's Premier League fixture list has reminded everybody that domestic football is not too far away either.

The season begins on August 16 - just 57 days away - while there's just 72 days remaining before the close of the summer transfer window.

Liverpool FC have already made the signing of Rickie Lambert, while Emre Can is set to go through on July 1.

Here's the low-down on those who have signed already, and those the Reds are still pursuing - and just how close (or not) they are to completion.

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Adam Lallana

The Southampton midfielder, 26, was made a priority by Brendan Rodgers as soon as the season finished. Rodgers was said to be a big admirer of the England international and wasn't put off by talk of a £20million transfer fee, believing Lallana would be the perfect addition to the Reds’ array of attacking firepower.

However, it later emerged the Reds would have to increase their £20million offer in order to convince Southampton to part with their captain, as Lallana's first club Bournemouth are entitled to 25% of any fee.

Liverpool subsequently raised their offer to £25million, despite the South Coast club demanding £30million. It was understood that the bid represented a 'take it or leave it' offer, with the Reds having no intention of going higher than that figure.

With no formal response from the Saints, it was also revealed the deal could hinge on whether the Southampton captain is willing to hand in a transfer request to force through a move to Anfield - something that, as of yet, has not happened.

But with Lallana now at the World Cup, Liverpool will make a renewed attempt to land him following the tournament, with the Reds looking to resume negotiations with Southampton in the knowledge that the player is desperate to make the move to Anfield.

Southampton, meanwhile, have recently appointed Ronald Koeman as their new manager after Mauricio Pochettino moved to Tottenham.

If the Reds do not manage to get Lallana, they will turn to other players, with Xherdan Shaqiri and Lazar Markovic both heavily scouted last season and identified as suitable alternatives.

Alberto Moreno

With the Reds wanting to sign a new left-back this summer, Sevilla's Alberto Moreno topped their wish list.

The highly-rated defender, 21, was a key part of Sevilla's Europa League win, and secured a place in Spain's 30-man provisional World Cup squad.

Anfield officials planned to strengthen their backline and drew up a shortlist of potential recruits, with Moreno - rated at £15million - the priority.

Reds midfielder Suso, who spent the season on loan at Almeria, was offered as part of a £16million deal but no resolution was forthcoming.

Liverpool were then handed a boost when Sevilla president Jose Castro declared he wouldn't stand in the way of Moreno if he wants to leave, but it was reported shortly after that the Anfield club were determined to not be drawn into an auction for Moreno.

With Moreno attracting attention from a number of other potential suitors – including Chelsea, Napoli and Real Madrid – the Sevilla president was thought to be keen to ramp up the price for the sought-after full-back.

And with Sevilla wanting £20million, the Reds will not give up on their pursuit of the Spaniard - but are willing to look at other targets.

With Guilherme Siqueira, a one-time target, having moved to Atletico Madrid, Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand is the likeliest alternative, though Marcos Rojo of Sporting Lisbon has impressed for Argentina at the World Cup, and could come into consideration.

Ricardo Rodriguez, the Switzerland left back, is unlikely to be targeted though, with an asking price of £30million.

Dejan Lovren

It has been revealed Liverpool are interested in signing Dejan Lovren this summer – but are yet to table a formal offer for the Southampton defender.

Rodgers believes the 24-year-old centre back would provide the strength and leadership qualities which the Ulsterman feels Liverpool lack.

And Lovren would appear to be trying to force through a move to Anfield after reports said he submitted a transfer request at Southampton.

Lovren, who is currently at the World Cup with Croatia, moved to the Premier League last summer in a £7million transfer from French side Lyon, but with interest from Liverpool surfacing, he reportedly wants to leave.

He is said to have cited a desire to play Champions League football as his prime reason for wanting to depart.

Rickie Lambert

The 32-year-old became the Reds' first transfer of the summer and then insisted “I still can't believe it's happened!”

The Kirkby-born striker penned a two-year contract at Anfield after the Reds agreed a deal with Southampton a week before. Lambert completed a medical on Merseyside, before flying to Miami with England's World Cup squad 24 hours later.

Liverpool have paid an initial £4m for the frontman, with add-ons due based on appearances and achievements.

Emre Can

The club have also announced the signing of Germany Under-21 midfielder Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen, with a deal agreed "in principle".

Can will join on July 1 after Liverpool met the buy-out clause in his contract, believed to be around £9.75million.

The Frankfurt-born central midfielder, who is of Turkish descent, can also operate at left-back and centre-back.

Bayern Munich had a buy-back option in the Turkish-born player's contract for around £4.5million but it did not affect any potential deals from clubs outside Germany.

More on LFC today:

James Pearce's World Cup comment - Suarez a force of nature that couldn't be denied

Alberto Moreno: all you need to know about the Reds' transfer target

Steven Gerrard: England left clutching at straws after Uruguay defeat

Luis Suarez dreamt he'd score the goals that beat England

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