Liverpool winger Ben Doak was pulled from the squad just hours before their Premier League opener against Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday.
The 19-year-old is closing in on a £25m transfer to the Cherries, preferring to remain in the Premier League next season.
Doak joined Liverpool from Celtic in 2022 for £600,000 but struggled to break into the first team due to injuries and competition.
He spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough, where he impressed but opted to seek regular top-flight football on the south coast, reports Mirror.
Bournemouth beat Porto and Stuttgart to his signature, with the deal potentially sparking a series of linked Premier League transfers this month.
Ouattara’s imminent £42.5m switch to Brentford could see Yoane Wissa join Newcastle, indirectly affecting Liverpool’s pursuit of forward Alexander Isak.
The Reds saw an initial £110m bid for Isak rejected, with Newcastle maintaining the Swede is not for sale this summer.
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Doak’s departure and potential new arrivals could reshape Liverpool’s attack before the transfer deadline on September 1 this year.
Fans will be watching closely as the Reds navigate a busy transfer period alongside the demands of another challenging Premier League campaign.
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