Liverpool can hijack PSG's €80m deal for 22-year-old to reinforce three positions

Trent Alexander-Arnold was a midfielder for Liverpool's Academy and by signing Achraf Hakimi, the Reds could bolster right-back, midfield and right-wing in one fell swoop.

Beyond Lukaku, there are a number of players that could leave the club this summer, with Anfield Central being told that Nico Barella is a target for Liverpool although his price could hinder their desire to add him to the club's midfield ranks.

I'll be the first to admit that the price of a deal for Hakimi automatically makes this the type of deal that FSG has made a habit of avoiding but, according to their transfer protocols, it actually makes perfect sense.

Young age, huge talent ceiling, the obvious potential for clutch moments in silverware hunts, versatility and his personality and character are in line with who the Anfield side tends to recruit.

The only part of this deal that doesn't make immediate sense is the price but even then, there are ways to rationalise making Hakimi the club's second most expensive signing ever and that's where Trent Alexander-Arnold comes in.

Liverpool have already addressed the major weakness in the squad: depth at centre-back.

Ibrahima Konate joins the club for £36million and represents another incredible bargain that Michael Edwards has identified and secured.

Not only is Hakimi one of the best right-backs in the world, but he is also fantastic at right-wing.

Hakimi is 28 days younger than Trent and the two would be the future of the club if played together.

It doesn't seem as though it's a deal that is hugely likely but imagine a midfield of Fabinho, Henderson and Trent in front of a defence of Robertson, van Dijk, Konate and Hakimi!

It would be one of the best-attacking sides in Europe when you add Mane, Firmino and Salah into the mix.