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Liverpool chief Michael Edwards planning major transfer overhaul with Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool are reportedly looking to freshen things up in the transfer market.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be looking to oversee a major overhaul this summer, according to reports. It would be a surprising move given their recent stance on a deal for Timo Werner.
Klopp was forced to tell the RB Leipzig frontman that they would not be pursuing a deal due to financial reasons.
The Reds have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and are feeling the financial constraints of the lack of matchday income.
However, according to The Sun, Liverpool are looking to complete a major overhaul in the transfer market.
All transfer activity could hinge on potential outgoings though.
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Xherdan Shaqiri could leave at the end of campaign.
The Swiss international has not featured since January and has struggled with a calf problem.
Yet even when fit, he has struggled for minutes amid the brilliance of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Roma, Sevilla, CSKA Moscow and Newcastle are all interested.
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Dejan Lovren is another player who will consider his future at the end of he season.
The Croatian is fourth in the pecking order and came close to leaving the club last summer.
There are several gaps in the squad that do need plugging.
Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne will both be departing upon the expiry of their contracts.
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Liverpool may also need to add an additional forward to their ranks now the Confederation of African football have declared they intend to go ahead with Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Both Salah, Mane and Naby Keita could be missing for up to six weeks.
Klopp will need to call on some extra firepower during that period if they are to go in search of the Premier League title.
With the transfer window set to be extended into October, Liverpool are expected to bide their time before conducting any summer business.
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