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The reigning Premier League champions continue preparations to defend their title on Saturday (7:30 am ET), when Liverpool take on Serie A giants AC Milan in Hong Kong.

Liverpool's big-money investment on transfers is the result of long-term planning, club CEO Billy Hogan said, adding that winning a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title convinced the club it was time to act like a modern powerhouse.

Virgil van Dijk has revealed how he played a part in Florian Wirtz’s club record move to Anfield as he told him: “Liverpool is the place to be.” The Germany international joined the Premier League champions from Bayer Leverkusen last month for a fee which could rise to £116 million ($156m).

Liverpool have already beaten two Championship sides in pre-season but bigger games are can be viewed as opportunities.

Liverpool will face AC Milan in their third pre-season friendly match of the season, and the first game of their tour to Asia, at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.

Nearly two years after facing off in the Women's World Cup final, England and Spain will meet in the final of the Women's Euro, each side with a point to prove after a dramatic semifinal round.

Hogan believes the show of ambition this transfer window underlines the desire of FSG to ensure Liverpool build on last season's title win

Liverpool are looking to re-ignite interest in Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon if Luis Díaz leaves this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Alexander Isak has donned the No 14 at Newcastle and is considering a move away but that number is occupied at Liverpool - unless the pieces fall into place for it to become vacant