West Ham have seen a deal involving Man City hijacked and have walked away from another, with the agonising wait for a first summer signing set to roll on.
Jurgen Klopp has seen a second offer for Romeo Lavia fail - and the Liverpool boss has been made fully aware how much he needs to sign the Southampton man.
Man Utd have priced West Ham out of a deal for Scott McTominay, though the Hammers have three alternatives in mind and are also preparing an improved bid for an England international.