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Liverpool's players will be unfazed if their rivals Manchester City manage to secure the services of Real Madrid's Rodrygo, as they're content with Federico Chiesa - the hero against Bournemouth.
Speculation about City's interest in winger Rodrygo has been rife recently, with the potential deal for a player who was on both Liverpool and Arsenal's radar over the summer thought to depend on the future of Savinho. Despite only joining City last year, Savinho is already being touted for an exit from the Etihad.
Tottenham has been in discussions to sign the player, with City hoping to command a fee around £70 million ($94.5 million).
If City were to achieve their full asking price for Savinho, it would provide the necessary funds to chase a move for Rodrygo, who is up for grabs in Madrid following Xabi Alonso's appointment as head coach. The Reds themselves were linked with Rodrygo earlier in the transfer window before those rumours died down.
However, Liverpool seems satisfied with Chiesa, whose departure has been speculated all summer - after a somewhat challenging stint on Merseyside since his arrival last summer - prior to his heroic performance against Bournemouth on Friday.
Anfield witnessed a thrilling comeback attempt by the Cherries, who managed to equalise from two goals down, courtesy of Antoine Semenyo's double. However, Chiesa, coming off the bench, netted Liverpool's third in the 88th minute, followed by Mohamed Salah adding a fourth shortly after.
The joy among Liverpool's stars was palpable as Chiesa found the back of the net.
Chiesa had a challenging first season in England, grappling with a winter injury and adjusting under Arne Slot's management. Despite only making 16 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions last term, the 27-year-old Italian has endeared himself to his team-mates.
Known for his friendly demeanour and constant encouragement of others, he is a valued member of Slot's squad, even amidst on-pitch difficulties.
His recent performance against Bournemouth suggests that he's gearing up to play a more significant role in the team's success this season.
As such, the potential transfer of Rodrygo to a direct competitor might not cause much concern at Anfield. Whether this remains the case could hinge on Savinho's departure, something Pep Guardiola, who has spoken highly of his player, has hinted may not occur.
During a press conference before City's season-opening victory over Wolves, Guardiola addressed the rumors about Savinho's potential departure.
"If Tottenham in that case - or any other club - wants a player, they should call the club right?" he said. "It's the same like we do. I'm only concerned right now, today, that Savinho will be with us until the end of the season.
"And, hopefully, for many, many years. He's 21 years old with the potential that he has. He's played a lot of minutes, he has to improve in the final decisions. But he's an extraordinary player, otherwise he would not have played more than 3,000 minutes."
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