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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been linked with Marco Asensio (Image: GETTY)
"This year, an offer of 180m euros [£160m] came to Liverpool's Real Madrid for Asensio,” Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda explained.
“The club said no because Cristiano left, but Klopp is in love with the player and will go for the player next summer."
The Reds are still well stocked in attack and Mohamed Salah is finding form after a sluggish start to the season.
He bagged a hat-trick against Bournemouth last week and looked imperious throughout.
Former player turned pundit Tony Cascarino says the ex-Roma star’s affable demeanour makes him even more likeable.
He told The Times: “Why do I love Mohamed Salah?
Santiago Solari is fed up with Marco Asensio (Image: GETTY)
“Just look at his second goal against Bournemouth.
“He was clearly fouled by Steve Cook but he didn't go to ground like 99.9 per cent of players would have.
“He stayed on his feet and then shot beyond Asmir Begovic, with the help of a slight deflection.
“The Liverpool forward completely goes against the stereotype of modern footballers.
“He doesn't celebrate goals that emphatically; he never whips his shirt off or parades around the pitch.
“He is very gracious and I think that is why even opposition fans respect him.
“That's one of the reasons why I like him so much and think that he is such a credit to the game.”