One of Liverpool's most fierce rivals are reportedly ready to enter the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Liverpool thought they had their £35millon man on deadline day after he underwent a medical and a five-year deal was drawn up, but Palace pulled the plug after failing to find a replacement.
And picking him up for free next summer when his contract expires will hardly be a doddle as the competition may be hot for his services.
We had already been aware of reports that five European giants - namely Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayer Munich, Inter Milan, and Juventus - have taken a shine to the England star.