Liverpool vs Everton: Jurgen Klopp reacts to 0-0 draw
Liverpool have been linked with a summer transfer swoop for Thiago Alacantara with the Bayern Munich star putting contract talks on hold at the Bundesliga side. Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer of the Spaniard and has made many comments on him in the past.
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Meanwhile, John Barnes thinks Liverpool need to add depth to their squad to compete on all fronts again next season.
"Even from a playing perspective, they need to improve or they need to generate new players, the template that Liverpool has, there are lots of players out there," he said on Premier League Daily.
"You look at a player who can come and fit into our midfield where Man City would go, 'no, he's not for us because of his 'technical' ability' but he can fit into what Liverpool want.
"If Jurgen Klopp stays, and he has this template, there are lots of players out there.
Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp wants to strengthen his squad this summer (Image: GETTY)
"I'm looking at Leicester when they had Danny Drinkwater, players who people might not think are great players, they could fit into what Liverpool want and still make Liverpool be one of the best teams.
"If Klopp stays and that philosophy stays, Liverpool is a team I think can continue to maintain this consistency.
"Man City are always going to need special players, we - and I don't want to be disrespectful to Liverpool players saying they're not special - but in terms of what other people may think, we are always able to get players like that."
Liverpool return to action tonight (8.15pm) against Crystal Palace and can put themselves on the brink of being crowned champions with a win.