On the sixth day of the transfer window, Richard Hughes gave to me... Lionel Messi on a short-term loan to Liverpool?

Silly season is well and truly upon us and one rumour has especially caught the eye. A shock report sees probably the greatest player of all time linked with what would be an astonishing move to Anfield. Could we really see Messi in a Red shirt? (Spoiler alert: probably not.)

Back in the real world, Liverpool have struggled defensively this season and continue to be linked to a number of centre-backs, though speculation still rages over Marc Guehi, whose contract at Crystal Palace expires at the end of the campaign.

And, here, we round-up the latest gossip and rumours on the Reds' potential transfer dealings.

GiveMeSport have claimed an exclusive scoop on the future of Marc Guehi. The England international has...