Liverpool reportedly made a late attempt to sign Chelsea defender Malo Gusto before the transfer window closed, according to BBC Sport's gossip column.
The report also suggests Manchester United's defensive options are effectively "on trial" this season, hinting at scrutiny over their current backline choices amid ongoing questions about the club's rearguard.
As is typical with transfer gossip roundups, these are early-stage claims rather than confirmed moves, and BBC Sport has not detailed further specifics on how advanced Liverpool's interest in Gusto was or what prompted the assessment of United's defenders. More concrete details may emerge as the reports develop.