The Reds have scored only three set-piece goals this season and conceded 11.

PA understands Nunez’s move is likely to bring in an initial £46million, with more in add-ons once the final details have been ironed out.

The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The Portuguese star is struggling with injury while Arne Slot also gave disappointing news on Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa.