Fabrizio Romano's latest update puts Liverpool one step closer to their dream target.
Let's be honest, this summer isn't shaping up to be quite as exciting as last year's transfer window.
At this stage 12 months ago, Liverpool had already secured Jeremie Frimpong and were pushing hard to complete deals for Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.
This summer, Victor Munoz is the only new arrival through the door so far, while several players have already moved on.
A lot of that can be attributed to the World Cup. Transfer activity is often slower during a major international tournament, and that's understandable. For many players, representing their country at a World Cup is the pinnacle of their career. With the tournament only coming around once every four years, it's no surprise that many are focused solely on performing on the biggest stage.
Selling clubs are also likely to be reluctant to do business until the tournament is over, hoping strong performances will drive up the value of their players.
Right now, it feels very much like the calm before the storm. And when the market really starts moving, Liverpool could find themselves at the centre of a very busy window.
After all, there is still plenty of work to be done.
Richard Hughes' itinerary includes replacing Mo Salah, signing a centre-back, right-back and potentially more midfielders. At the same time, he may also need to replace Cody Gakpo.
That's before we even discuss the midfield situation.
Liverpool on paper don't look like a team in dire need of midfield reinforcements. However, that's before you take into account the fact that Curtis Jones is clearly angling to move. Alexis Mac Allister is also open to an adventure elsewhere. Who knows what the future holds for Wataru Endo.
And on top of that, let's be honest Liverpool do need a holding midfielder. The Reds still haven't replaced Fabinho since he left the club.
There's a lack of proper true no.6s in the market. A lot of teams don't really play with a sitting midfielder anymore. The game has become a lot more dynamic and fluid and it means a player like Fabinho needs to do a lot more.
Arguably though the most interesting area of the pitch that Liverpool could strengthen is the right-back department.
Liverpool don't quite trust Jeremie Frimpong in that role and it remains to be seen how fit Conor Bradley comes back from his injury.
Given the uncertainty, change is needed.
Liverpool need a proper right-back, someone they can actually rely on. Not since Trent Alexander-Arnold have Liverpool had a reliable option in that position.
This right-back market is a difficult one to navigate. However, there are a number of intriguing prospects out there. Among them was Marco Palestra, who now seems destined to join Chelsea.
Fabrizio Romano gave his famous 'here we go' seal in his latest update over the Italian's future.
But fear not that could be good news for Liverpool. Palestra moving to Stamford Bridge could actually puts the Reds a step closer to securing their dream right-back target.
Well he plays for Strasbourg, who are owned by BlueCo. The next step from Strasbourg is to move to Chelsea but with Palestra and Malo Gusto there in his position, that pathway is closed for Doue.
It means BlueCo now might be a lot more open to a sale for the Ivorian right-back and that puts Liverpool firmly one step ahead than they were before.
