Liverpool boss Klopp reveals summer transfer plans with three big-name Premier League stars linked with Anfield move
JURGEN KLOPP has revealed that Liverpool will look to sign several players when the summer transfer window opens.
The Reds are set to bid farewell to James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita at the end of the season.
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And club officials have already compiled a list of potential replacements.
According to The Daily Mail, midfielders Alexis Mac Allister, Mason Mount and Matheus Nunes have all emerged as top transfer targets.
However, Klopp has revealed that the club will look to strengthen in all areas of the pitch this summer.
In a press conference on Friday, the 55-year-old said: “We look in all departments apart from goalkeeper at the moment.
“Yes, if there is a good one (defender) out there, I would not deny it. That’s all. We look at all areas of the pitch, definitely.”
Liverpool are also expected to bring in a new Sporting Director to oversee transfer activity.
Former goalkeeper Jorg Schmadtke has been heavily linked with the job, but club officials are yet to confirm his appointment.
When questioned about the potential arrival of Schmadtke, Klopp added: “I cannot speak about that.
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“But if it happens, it would not be a Jurgen Klopp signing because we are both German or both know each other. That would have nothing to do with it. I can say that.
“Jorg Schmadtke I have known a long, long time. He knows me probably not as long as I know him, because he was a much better player. But we started in a similar moment our second career, I became a coach at Mainz and he became sporting director at Aachen.
“Two teams of similar status, so from there we know each other a little bit. I know he is a good guy and a smart guy. Very good at what he did in Germany, definitely, very successful.
“His character is good, his personality is good, his humour is good. I know that from a few moments next to the pitch.
“We could talk about (former Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director) Michael Zorc. Similar age group, similar situation, just a bit longer in retirement I know him much better. There are some good sporting directors in Germany you wouldn’t believe!”
Liverpool are set to host Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
A win will see the Reds leapfrog Manchester United into fourth.
