Napoli are said to have thrown their hat into the ring for Darwin, and with previous reports having said that he would prefer to stay in Europe, perhaps Nunez will be the next player to follow in Scott McTominay’s footsteps and learn about the joy of Neapolitan tomatoes.

After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.

According to La Repubblica – not the most reliable source, it must be stressed! – Napoli manager Antonio Conte is “crazy” about signing Nunez from Liverpool. The report adds that “negotiations” have already begun with the Uruguayan, ahead of what looks like a certain exit from Anfield this summer.

The former Bayern Munich transfer target will be sold for “€130-135 million” in fixed fees, with a “total package” that could rise to €150 million per Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg: BREAKING | Final details have been settled in the last few hours: Liverpool are set to pay a fixed fee of around €130-135 million for Florian #Wirtz!

The deal, reportedly to cost over $150 million dollars, gives reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a marquee playmaker with versatility across the attacking parts of the pitch.

But one thing remained the same as Wednesday night - and that was Liverpool FC fans' seal of approval for The Boss when he delivered a special announcement at the stadium. The star addressed his L4 surroundings as he referenced Liverpool FC's Premier League title win. He told the crowd at Anfield: "Come on! Is this the house of champions or what?"

Liverpool Under-21s head coach Barry Lewtas is leaving the club after 12 years of service. Lewtas has aspirations of becoming a manager at senior level and believes the time is right to pursue “a new adventure”.