Liverpool failed with a late summer market move for Benedikt Howedes, it has been revealed.

The Germany international defender left Schalke to sign for Juventus in the final week of the summer transfer window.

However, TMW says Juve didn't have a free run at Howedes, with Liverpool also making an attempt.

Liverpool turned to Howedes after realising Southampton were never going to part with Virgil van Dijk.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp insisted on Friday they had no B list drawn up for the summer market.