Though Liverpool ended up only signing Federico Chiesa last summer, they did show interest in transfers for other players, including Nico Williams. From the outside looking in, Liverpool had a quiet summer window as sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Arne Slot settled into their new roles.

Nico Williams is one of world football’s up-and-coming stars, which has put him on the transfer radar of Arsenal as one to keep an eye on. The forward came through the ranks at Athletic Bilbao, where he has managed to seal his place as a guaranteed starter.