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“The free-kick scored by Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse against Wolves was outstanding, though,” Crooks noted last month.

“How long are Liverpool going to wait to buy Ward-Prowse? They allowed Georginio Wijnaldum to leave on a free transfer and are struggling in that midfield department. Ward-Prowse would fit like a glove.”

A deal to bring the Saints skipper to Anfield is likely to be an expensive one however, given the south-coast side tied him down to another five years at the club as recently as last summer.

Following last week’s exploits, the set-piece specialist has now been directly involved in 10 goals across 22 Premier League appearances this campaign, having netted six and laid on another four.

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