Deals between Liverpool and Everton are a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, having effectively become taboo in light of the historic rivalry that has split the city down the middle. In fact, the last direct piece of business took place 23 years ago, when Abel Xavier moved to Anfield from Goodison Park in a deal worth £800,000.

Mohamed Salah embarked on an emotional lap of honour at Anfield and appeared to say goodbye to fans, with his farewell before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations raising further doubts over his future at Liverpool.

Liverpool have Mohamed Salah back in the squad against Brighton as they look to build on a positive midweek result.The Reds, who were dramatically denied all three points by an injury-time equaliser away at Leeds last Saturday,