There may be nine months before the season comes to an end, but it is already clear that Liverpool 's summer transfer plans will revolve around Jude Bellingham.
The midfielder is widely considered to be the Reds' top target for that window, having starred for Borussia Dortmund. Ahead of his likely exit from Dortmund though, the England international has been sent a warning by potential future team-mate Jordan Henderson.
Henderson's warning comes as Bayern Munich chiefs admitted Sadio Mane is finding life at the club difficult following his exit from Anfield and Jurgen Klopp was told his side will miss out on a place in the top four. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool news.
Henderson delivers Bellingham warning
In an exclusive interview with Mirror Football, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson warned Jude Bellingham that he will come under increasing pressure. Bellingham is widely seen as one of the world's best young players following his performances for Borussia Dortmund and England.
Liverpool are set to be one of the frontrunners to sign the 19-year-old in the summer window. Bellingham is expected to leave Dortmund at the end of the current campaign, but Henderson had a warning for his potential future team-mate.
Given the pressure that is likely to come Bellingham's way over the coming months, Henderson cautioned him. He did also hail the wonderkid, with the Reds skipper clearly looking forward to the potential opportunity of playing alongside him at club level.
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Mane holds Bayern talks
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has admitted that Sadio Mane is finding life difficult at the Bundesliga club. Mane joined Bayern in the summer from Liverpool, having decided to move on from Anfield.
But he has so far struggled to settle into life at the Allianz Arena, with Bayern also enduring a disappointing start to the season. And Salihamidzic has conceded that it will take longer than expected for Mane to recapture his form.
"Sadio still needs a little time, he has to get used to the Bundesliga too, but he will. I speak regularly with him. I know what it's like to arrive as a newcomer to a team, in a different country, in a different city, in a slightly different football culture," Salihamidzic told Bild.
Reds predicted to miss out on top four
Liverpool have been warned they will miss out on a place in the top four of the Premier League this season. The Reds have endured a mixed start to the campaign after a number of injuries hit Jurgen Klopp's squad.
And former Arsenal and Manchester City star Bacary Sagna believes their poor start will cost them come the end of the season. The Frenchman insisted that they have likely left themselves too much to do, despite the campaign only being seven games old.
"They are already nine points behind Arsenal in first and, mentally, it is hard to close the gap when all the teams above them keep winning. It will be a test for the players, and I think this is something new for most of them," he said.
