Reuters
London
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is determined to sign its top target ahead of the new season, saying he has 100 percent backing from the club owners in a complicated transfer window.
The Meyserside club has already recruited winger Mohamed Salah from AS Roma and striker Dominic Solanke, whose contract expired at Chelsea.
British media have reported that Klopp is interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita but a £57 million (US$74.52 million) offer was rejected by the Bundesliga side.
"We pretty much have all you need. But at the end it is still business," Klopp told the British media.
You go out and see the car that you have been dreaming about your whole life (...) you say 'here is the money' but they say to you 'I don't want to sell the car'. You say 'but I have got the money' but they say 'I don't want to sell.'
"They say 'go for another car in another color' but you say 'that's okay but I want this.' Things like this happen in life, not only football."
Liverpool were forced to end their pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk after the local media reported that the Saints made a complaint to the Premier Leaague over an alleged illegal approach.
Despite the frustation of having to negotiate the transfer business, Klopp is keen on adding players that would improve his side ahead of the new season.
When asked if he had the support from the club owners, Klopp replied: One hundred percent.Ok, I didn't ask if I could buy Ronaldo or the other guys from Barcelona but I am absolutely fine with this.
"It is not about a number (of players). It is about how it fits together. I felt we already had a pretty good side last year, especially when eveyone is fit and that gives me a good feeling."
Liverpool, which finished fourth in the league last season, visits Watford in its opening game of the season on Aug. 12.
Meanwhile, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku will need to deal with a "massive jump" after switching to Old Trafford feom Everton earlier this month, club captain Michael Carrick has said.
The 24 year old Belgian international made his debut in a 5-2 friendly win over LA Galaxy on Saturday and Carrick, who joined United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2006, expects the striker to thrive in an environtment where expectations are high.
"The jump is massive," Carrick told British media. " I found that myself coming from Tottenham (...) But having Premier League experience is a massive bonus. He'll know how things work week to week. It's just about dealing with the pressure.
"It's early days. It's one week's training and 45 minute againts Galaxy so you can't come to any conclusions. We know what he is all about, there are no surprises. We all know exactly what he brings and that is why he is here.
"He is not going to change because he has come here. He does what he does best and obviously he's been brought here to score goals. I am pretty certain he will do that this season."
United, which last competitive fixture was its Europa League victory over Ajax, kicks off the next campaign againts Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Aug. 8 and Carrick has urged the club to target more trophies next season.
Elsewhere, Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez should be left alone to decide his future, captain Per Mertesacker has said, as speculation continues to swirl about the Chilean's plans.
Sanchez, who was the North London side's top scorer last season with 24 league goals in 38 matches, is entering the final year of his contract and is yet to sign a new deal.
"He needs a break now," Mertesacker told reporters during the club's pre season tour. "He needs to relax. He has done a lot for us. He played almost every game last season and then the Confederations Cup.
"You need to leave him alone to make up his mind what he wants to do. It's his decision. If he feels good, comfortable, he can play with freedom."
Arsenal won both its pre season friendlies in Australia and is currently in China, where it will play German champion Bayern Munich on Wednesday and Premier League champion Chelsea on Saturday.
London
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is determined to sign its top target ahead of the new season, saying he has 100 percent backing from the club owners in a complicated transfer window.
The Meyserside club has already recruited winger Mohamed Salah from AS Roma and striker Dominic Solanke, whose contract expired at Chelsea.
British media have reported that Klopp is interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita but a £57 million (US$74.52 million) offer was rejected by the Bundesliga side.
"We pretty much have all you need. But at the end it is still business," Klopp told the British media.
You go out and see the car that you have been dreaming about your whole life (...) you say 'here is the money' but they say to you 'I don't want to sell the car'. You say 'but I have got the money' but they say 'I don't want to sell.'
"They say 'go for another car in another color' but you say 'that's okay but I want this.' Things like this happen in life, not only football."
Liverpool were forced to end their pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk after the local media reported that the Saints made a complaint to the Premier Leaague over an alleged illegal approach.
Despite the frustation of having to negotiate the transfer business, Klopp is keen on adding players that would improve his side ahead of the new season.
When asked if he had the support from the club owners, Klopp replied: One hundred percent.Ok, I didn't ask if I could buy Ronaldo or the other guys from Barcelona but I am absolutely fine with this.
"It is not about a number (of players). It is about how it fits together. I felt we already had a pretty good side last year, especially when eveyone is fit and that gives me a good feeling."
Liverpool, which finished fourth in the league last season, visits Watford in its opening game of the season on Aug. 12.
Meanwhile, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku will need to deal with a "massive jump" after switching to Old Trafford feom Everton earlier this month, club captain Michael Carrick has said.
The 24 year old Belgian international made his debut in a 5-2 friendly win over LA Galaxy on Saturday and Carrick, who joined United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2006, expects the striker to thrive in an environtment where expectations are high.
"The jump is massive," Carrick told British media. " I found that myself coming from Tottenham (...) But having Premier League experience is a massive bonus. He'll know how things work week to week. It's just about dealing with the pressure.
"It's early days. It's one week's training and 45 minute againts Galaxy so you can't come to any conclusions. We know what he is all about, there are no surprises. We all know exactly what he brings and that is why he is here.
"He is not going to change because he has come here. He does what he does best and obviously he's been brought here to score goals. I am pretty certain he will do that this season."
United, which last competitive fixture was its Europa League victory over Ajax, kicks off the next campaign againts Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Aug. 8 and Carrick has urged the club to target more trophies next season.
Elsewhere, Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez should be left alone to decide his future, captain Per Mertesacker has said, as speculation continues to swirl about the Chilean's plans.
Sanchez, who was the North London side's top scorer last season with 24 league goals in 38 matches, is entering the final year of his contract and is yet to sign a new deal.
"He needs a break now," Mertesacker told reporters during the club's pre season tour. "He needs to relax. He has done a lot for us. He played almost every game last season and then the Confederations Cup.
"You need to leave him alone to make up his mind what he wants to do. It's his decision. If he feels good, comfortable, he can play with freedom."
Arsenal won both its pre season friendlies in Australia and is currently in China, where it will play German champion Bayern Munich on Wednesday and Premier League champion Chelsea on Saturday.
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