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Liverpool transfer plan: Klopp to step up pursuit of Dortmund star amid Coutinho blow
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly ready to raid former club Borussia Dortmund in the wake of Philippe Coutinho's blow.
Christian Pulisic's INCREDIBLE assist during Dortmund 2-2 draw against Madrid
The Reds' star playmaker has been ruled out for six weeks after suffering an ankle ligament injury on Saturday.
Coutinho clashed with Sunderland's Didier N'Dong, meaning Liverpool's creator-in-chief won't feature until the New Year.
Subsequently, according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool's pursuit of Christian Pulisic is set to be intensified.
Christian Pulisic has played in nine of Borussia Dortmund's 12 Bundesliga games this season
The Anfield club have been keeping tabs on the 18-year-old attacking midfielder, and they are now ready to move for the target in January.
Pulisic has featured regularly this term for Dortmund in the Bundesliga and Champions League, showing his talent in attack.
And Jurgen Klopp is apparently preparing to go in for the USA international, who can play on either wing or behind the striker.
Liverpool are set to lose Sadio Mane for up to a month during the Africa Cup of Nations at the turn of the year too.
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is sidelined until the New Year through injury
Christian Pulisic is one of only three Borussia Dortmund men to play in all five of their UCL games
While Pulisic is a key target, Dortmund are reluctant to sell
Meanwhile, Daniel Sturridge's Merseyside future is in doubt and Danny Ings' season is over, leaving the Reds potentially short of forward options.
However, while Pulisic is a key target, Dortmund are reluctant to sell.
It is said Klopp's former club won't let their young prodigy leave for less than £25m, and even for that price they would only start to consider discussing his exit.
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