The reigning Premier League champions continue preparations to defend their title on Saturday (7:30 am ET), when Liverpool take on Serie A giants AC Milan in Hong Kong.

On their five signings so far, the club lead the way in Premier League spending having paid £240m on initial fees, with that potentially rising to over £250m when including add-ons. Any deal for Isak would see that figure shoot up to nearer £400m.

Liverpool have already beaten two Championship sides in pre-season but bigger games are can be viewed as opportunities.

Virgil van Dijk has revealed how he played a part in Florian Wirtz’s club record move to Anfield as he told him: “Liverpool is the place to be.” The Germany international joined the Premier League champions from Bayer Leverkusen last month for a fee which could rise to £116 million ($156m).

Liverpool's big-money investment on transfers is the result of long-term planning, club CEO Billy Hogan said, adding that winning a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title convinced the club it was time to act like a modern powerhouse.

Liverpool are ready to break the British transfer record again for Alexander Isak and Newcastle are lining up Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement, plus more.

Harvey Elliott may be the face of Liverpool’s future, but his comments this week hint at a player caught between ambition and patience. The 21-year-old, fresh from being crowned UEFA’s Player of the Tournament at the European Under-21 Championship, has admitted he may have to think selfishly when it comes to his next move. According to Metro.

If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

Liverpool’s transfer focus right now is ALL on Alexander Isak. For the second time in the one summer, the Reds are preparing to break the British transfer record. Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz