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Alex Scott - Bristol City

The 19-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Bristol City, appearing 49 times in all competitions for the Robins.

Described as an 'unbelievable player' by Pep Guardiola, City are aware clubs are likely to come calling for their prized asset this summer and will demand a significant fee should they decide to cash in.

Averaged 1.8 tackles per Championship game last term

"Yeah, it's a good feeling," he says after being asked about the transfer interest. "I think there are Premier League clubs interested. Obviously that's a nice feeling to have but for me, I just ignore it as much as possible. I won't read anything on Twitter and I've let family members know to not read anything you see because half the time, it's not true," he told Sport Bible.

"People can get ahead of themselves, especially my friends. For me, it's just about focusing on my football — then we'll see what happens after that. I don't want to put a specific time on when these things will play out. Of course I’d like to play at the highest level one day.”

Gustavo Hamer - Coventry City

A driving force behind Coventry City's promotion push, the tough-tackling midfielder has settled into the second tier in impressive fashion since joining the Sky Blues from Dutch club PEC Zwolle in 2020.

Able to chip with both goals and assists, the 25-year-old scored nine times as well as hitting double figures for assists last campaign to help Mark Robins' men on their way to the Championship play-off final.

Hamer averaged 2.6 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game in 2022/23 and possesses the grit required to cope with the physicality of the Premier League.

Most suited to fill the role of Fabinho, the Reds could soon be in need of a player to fill this role and would be making a smart investment in the form of the Brazilian-born star.

Ismaila Sarr - Watford

Previously on Liverpool's three-man attacking shortlist during the summer of 2020, the Reds instead pursued a deal to sign Diogo Jota from Wolves and the rest is history.

Sarr has largely impressed whenever featuring at the top level, scoring five goals and providing six assists during his first campaign in the English top flight. His standout display in 2019/20, ironically, arrived against Liverpool after scoring twice before setting up a Troy Deeney goal as the Reds' unbeaten 27-game Premier League run was ended.

The Senegalese international has come close to leaving Vicarage Road on multiple occasions, though it won't be long before he heads for the exit door. Out of contract next summer, Liverpool could snap up the forward at a discounted rate or wait until next summer for what would be the ultimate free signing. Still only 25 years of age, Sarr would be a strong option to add to Klopp's attacking armoury.

Gabriel Sara - Norwich City

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Ronnie Edwards - Peterborough United

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