Jurgen Klopp signed the midfielder from Fulham when he was just 16 and there are high hopes he can become a future star with a handful of first-team appearances already under his belt.

The wait was supposed to be over weeks ago but with football and life in general on hold due to coronavirus, it is now 30 years to the day since Liverpool last won the English top flight.

Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare this summer. United have been heavily linked with the 21-year-old but they may now face competition.

There is a fear that Liverpool supporters will rush to the streets on the day when their first league title since 1990 is confirmed despite the global health crisis.

Hamann, who played for the Reds between 1999 and 2006 and won the Champions League in Istanbul, claimed that Werner does not have the skillset to slot into Klopp's tactical set-up.

Rodgers' Reds side were also within touching distance of the title back in 2014, only for a late season defeat by Chelsea to allow Manchester City to snatch the title from underneath their noses.

Despite dominating English football right now, Liverpool will not escape the effects of coronavirus. With spending plans set to be abandoned, Sportsmail looks at the youngsters who are ready to step up.

It cannot be overstated how vital Salah has been to Jurgen Klopp's side since arriving in the summer of 2017. The 27-year-old has fired 91 goals and provided 37 assists in 144 outings.

Divock Origi admits Liverpool's long wait for a Premier League title could go on even longer because safety amid the coronavirus pandemic is more important than the resumption of football.

Former Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has refused to be drawn into the debate over whether the Reds should be crowned Premier League champions if the season cannot be finished.

The Reds were on the brink of winning their first top-flight title in 30 years before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus. Now plans are being drawn up to play the remaining nine games.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was optimistic about a GOP-controlled Washington,, though warned fellow Republicans not to screw this up, saying voters would be out with 'pitchforks and torches.'

LORD WEST: Britain and America want the same outcome in Iran. But Friday's assassination emphasises what radically different approaches we are taking, and the perils of what lies ahead.

Britain's Johanna Konta faces Marketa Vondrousova in her first Grand Slam semi-final before old rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal do battle for a 39th time.

The King of Clay is back in familiar settings as Rafael Nadal bids to win an unprecedented 12th French Open title on Sunday afternoon.

There were no signs of a French Open hangover from Johanna Konta as the British No 1 returned to winning ways, then reaffirmed her desire for Grand Slam glory.

The touching moment where Coco Gauff's father delivers a rousing courtside speech moments before her maiden WTA title has been revealed.

Nigel Farage (pictured) had been receiving calls on his LBC radio show. Caller Mark spoke about Britain and Europe before poking fun at the Brexit Party leader.

Mr Farage (pictured) is expected be one of the 'leaders or senior figures' from the major UK parties in a seven-way debate and is also being lined up for a 30-minute Question Time special.

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has said he will have candidates in more than 600 constituencies unless Boris Johnson agrees to go for a No Deal Brexit.

Frankly, I can think of few more pleasing things to do than batter Alastair Campbell to a pulp for the delectation of the British public. But my sons weren't so keen

A bullish Nigel Farage proclaimed it 'looks like we are still winning' after he watched his friend and ally Donald Trump deliver a divisive State of the Union speech in Washington.

Sipping a glass of red wine, the Brexit Party leader said 'we are all locked down' and 'there isn't much else to do' as he held a Q&A on Facebook Live last night.

In a joint interview with Leonardo DiCaprio, 44, Pitt said: 'It's a constant battle. You gain wisdom as you get older, so self-doubt gets less, hopefully.' The pair star in Quentin Tarantino's newest film.

Margot Robbie was every inch the A-lister as she led the glamour at the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere in Berlin on Thursday.

He's currently starring in Tarantino movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as space movie, Ad Astra. 

Edward Norton relived the moment he saved Leonardo DiCaprio from drowning during a scuba diving excursion in the Galapagos Islands on The Jonathan Ross show.

For the two enfant terribles in the recent history of the Premier League, this Europa League final threw up two sorely contrasting evenings.

Spain and Russia go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon as they look to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the latest.

Salah, who had been so vital in the club's charge to the Champions League final, had his evening cut short in May due to an injury to his shoulder, sustained when Ramos hauled him to the ground.

Aside from Juventus, United should face easier rides against Valencia and Young Boys, who return to the group stages this year. However Ronaldo's reunion can't be dismissed.

Liverpool had substitute Roberto Firmino to thank for victory in their first Champions League group clash of the season, as he scored in stoppage time. You can relive all the action from Anfield here.

Liverpool's Champions League group was blown wide open by a late Lorenzo Insigne winner for Napoli on Wednesday night. Relive all the action here with Sportsmail's JAMES DUTTON...

Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to rescue a point for Barcelona in their highly-anticipated showdown with Atletico Madrid. Relive all the action with Sportsmail's MAX WINTERS here.

Tottenham face a must-win home tie against Inter Milan as they bid to keep their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages alive. Follow all of the action with NATHAN SALT.

INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista will never forget the moment he knew he’d arrived in English football. It was his Arsenal debut against Everton.

The 31-year-old has been out since November after a herniated disc injury and it was feared he would be out for the rest of the season, but now the player is confident of starting the Liverpool clash.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Atletico Madrid have no hope of winning the league title and struggle to score. So Tuesday's showdown with Liverpool is the most important match of their season.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side return to the scene of last season's Champions League triumph for the first time, where they beat fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham 2-0.

Liverpool are this country's most successful club in European competition so they should at least appreciate what befell them here; and old fashioned away goal smash and grab.

The 31-year-old ignored requests for an interview after the Spanish side had completed a 4-2 victory on aggregate against Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

As Liverpool saw their Champions League title defence ended in dramatic fashion by Atletico Madrid at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp fumed at the style of his opponents. Sportsmail looks at where it was lost.

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: For the first time in 30 years, Liverpool are the champions. We knew that already and it looks now as though the coronavirus has confirmed it.

Last week, Katy Perry confirmed she and her fiancé Orlando Bloom are expecting their first child. 

Mayor Lester Friedman said those driving with their windows open would also need to wear a face mask. Celebrities including Simon Cowell and Justin Bieber have homes in the Californian city.

Alba was rescued from a cage in Borneo in 2017 where villagers were keeping her captive. She was underweight and riddled with parasites, but once rehabilitated released into the wild.

Turner, 23, was all business in a stylish white pant suit while Chastain, 42, opted for a scarlet dress and Lawrence, 28, bridged the two with a cropped white t-shirt and red leather skirt.

Perrie Edwards proved to be Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's number one supporter as she watched Liverpool take on Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

James Milner has been making the most of the break in the season by rearranging tea bags. The Liverpool midfielder was inspired by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's dance routine.

The singer, 28, appeared on the show via link and was being interviewed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield when her dog started barking loudly.