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Liverpool prepare £20m midfield swoop: Jurgen Klopp concedes defeat for Bundesliga star
LIVERPOOL are reportedly lining up a move for Red Bull Leipzig star Emil Forsberg.
Jurgen Klopp - 5 things you need to know
Jurgen Klopp is keen to add some pace to his midfield, and had originally set his heart on Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic.
But after relentlessly chasing Pulisic since the summer, it seems Klopp has conceded defeat in his pursuit of the 18-year-old.
Liverpool saw an £11million bid for the player rejected in the last window.
Arsenal have also been mooted as a possible destination for Pulisic in the event that either Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez were to leave the Emirates.
Instead, Klopp has turned his attentions elsewhere.
Liverpool are now exploring a potential deal for Emil Forsberg
Christian Pulisic appears to be staying put at Borussia Dortmund
According to the Mirror on Sunday, Klopp is keeping an eye on Forsberg.
It is understood the Swedish international is valued at £20m.
Jurgen Klopp will now look elsewhere
However, with Leipzig's fine start to the campaign, it is believed a potential deal might be problematic.
Liverpool meanwhile, ended 2016 on a high, after beating Manchester City 1-0 yesterday.
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