In yet another bold statement about Liverpool’s transfer business this summer, Virgil van Dijk admitted that a fresh attack-minded signing could bring greater “balance” to the squad.

Virgil van Dijk has opened the door to Liverpool signing another attacker amid the Reds’ pursuit of Alexander Isak. The Netherlands international, who conceded a penalty in the Premier League champions’ spot-kick defeat by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, believes that there is “room” for another addition to the frontline at Anfield.

Liverpool will begin the defence of their Premier League title on Sunday against Arsenal and know what they need to work on after losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace