Eddie Howe's side travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool at Anfield tonight

Chelsea may also have to get clever in negotiations for Jeremy Jacquet. Rennes continue to hold out for around £57million to sell the defender, a price the Blues are not willing to meet, however a player could now be offered in part exchange with David Datro Fofana or Tyrique George surplus to requirements.

Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for Chelsea's Cole Palmer, while the Blues and Liverpool are seemingly going head to head for the signing of Jérémy Jacquet

Liverpool cruised through the league phase of the Champions League, but Jamie Carragher believes the new competition format has stripped elite finishes of their traditional rewards.