Liverpool have been handed a setback as a transfer target is prepared to reject an Anfield switch in favour of Barcelona, as per reports.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said the depth of quality in the Premier League means his side can take nothing for granted despite opening up an 11-point lead with a 2-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah was again Liverpool's star performer as he opened the scoring with his 30th goal of the season before setting up Dominik Szoboszlai to double the lead before half-time.

The Reds took a huge step towards their second Premier League title on Sunday with a dominant performance at the Etihad, ...