Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has revealed he was surprised that Liverpool did not rival Chelsea for Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech.
After a failed trial during the January transfer window, the Blues could reach an agreement with the Dutch club over the player's transfer with a fee of €40 million (£33.3m) for him, potentially rising to €44m (£36.7m).
Carragher was surprised Liverpool did not consider a move for Ziyech.
He told
Sky Sports’ Weekend Preview podcast:
"He [Ziyech] was outstanding last season in Ajax’s Champions League run. I thought he was a player Liverpool could look at, as cover for Mane or Salah. But it looks as though Frank Lampard has got his business done early."