Taylor Swift mania takes over Liverpool: Rumours swirl over surprise appearance at popstar’s 100th Eras show with Paul McCartney, Lana Del Rey and Florence Welch all touted

Taylor Swift fans have taken over Liverpool as the US superstar arrives on the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour – with speculation swirling that Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey or Sir Paul McCartney could turn up on stage with her.

The American singer will kick-off her three-day stint at Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium tomorrow evening with 53,000 fans forming the crowd.

Excitement was building in the city today with her devoted loyalists – known as Swifties – racing around Merseyside collecting last-minute merchandise and glitter to complete their themed outfits.

Speculation is mounting that huge stars could be accompanying Swift on what will her hundredth show of the Eras tour, with fans suggesting Liverpudlian legend Sir Paul, Florence and the Machine frontwoman Welch or Swift’s fellow American Del Rey could be surprise guests.

Swifties of all ages have travelled from far and wide to attend the sold-out show, with groups of women flocking in from the United States, Canada and across Europe.