It then led Klopp to make Borussia Monchengladbach's Mahmoud Dahoud his new top target but a deal for him is complicated due to the sales of Havard Nordtveit and Granit Xhaka.
It is claimed that after 'a few days of reflection' Liverpool want to wrap up a deal for the midfielder, who scored five goals in 36 appearances for Empoli this season.
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