Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp SLAMMED for lack of transfer activity
Bale looks set to leave the Bernabeu this summer though it is unclear where he will end up.
A move to China appears likely though there have been suggestions that Liverpool could make a move for Bale.
That’s despite expectations that Klopp would have a quiet summer after guiding the Reds to their sixth European Cup.
And Klopp insists he is happy with his current squad and thinks a move for Bale is unlikely, despite former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince backing a move.
Klopp said: "These fantastic football players have some strange ideas.
“I respect them all so much, but they probably only say these things because somebody asked them.
"Bale is a Real Madrid player and if he leaves it will be outstandingly expensive and big wages.
"He is an outstanding player, I like him a lot but it is not about him. You have to create a team.
Jurgen Klopp reveals chances of Liverpool signing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale (Image: GETTY)
Jurgen Klopp reveals chances of Liverpool signing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale (Image: GETTY)
“A team is not a collection of the best individual players, they have to work together.
"Liverpool is a long-term project. The team is really good. Will there be difficult situations? Probably.
“There would be if we bring in a new player, or two or three.
“I didn't say we won't do anything, it is going to be a big window for sure but people don't think about the people who are already in.
"Sometimes you have to calm the situation down, pay your bills, have a normal life and live in the house before you build a new one."
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