Salah squad decision made

The ECHO says: With the Games not being a FIFA-sanctioned tournament, clubs are not obligated to allow their players to represent their countries at the Olympics. Endo had actually spoken of his desire to feature while Egypt were initially keen on Salah taking part.

But with this being Slot’s maiden summer, he will need as much time with his players as possible so Salah’s and Endo’s presence is a big bonus. Liverpool kick off their pre-season schedule against Real Betis on July 27, giving Slot only a few weeks to sort out his on-field plans before making his bow.

Gordon deal ‘never close’

The ECHO says: Gordon is definitely a quality option but Liverpool are well-stocked on the left given they essentially have four options in Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.

The only route in for Gordon would be to see one of these leaving. Rumours would have you think that Diaz could spy an exit to Barcelona but from Liverpool’s stance, the attacker has three years left on his deal and told media in May that he was “happy” at Anfield.