Liverpool’s five-man transfer shortlist revealed with ‘Jurgen Klopp interested in Harvey Barnes and Pedro Neto’

LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has refused to rule out any new signings before the transfer window slams shut.

And Klopp reportedly has a handful of players on his transfer shortlist, including Leicester City ace Harvey Barnes and Wolves' Pedro Neto.

2

2

The Reds have only completed one signing this summer in Ibrahima Konate.

The highly rated 22-year-old joined Liverpool from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig for just £34million, penning a five-year deal.

According to , Liverpool have identified a number of positions that need strengthening.

And will look to nab some good players playing for teams finishing lower in the table than the Reds, a transfer model which has been successful for the club in the past.

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham is believed to be under consideration, with Klopp keen to add at least one new attacker to his ranks.

Likewise, Leicester winger Barnes and Wolves' Neto are also reportedly being tracked by the Reds.

In terms of filling the void left by midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum - who joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer - Borussia Monchengladbach's Florian Neuhaus is being heavily linked with the club.

And Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is also an option, but has plenty of admirers.

We have a big squad and there might be something happening until the end of the transfer window, but I cannot say anything about that at the moment.

Jurgen Klopp

Following Liverpool's 1-1 pre-season draw against LaLiga's Athletic Bilbao, Klopp confirmed that he is happy with his squad but has not ruled out new signings.

He said: "I am very happy with the squad, but it doesn't mean that we don't look at the market.

"But as long as nothing happens, I am more than happy with the squad I have. I am more than happy with the players I have.

JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)

DREAM TEAM 2021/22

PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR THE 2021/22 SEASON

• £100,000 prize pot up for grabs
• £50million budget to build your best XI
• Play in Mini Leagues against your mates, colleagues, etc
• Dream Team app available through Apple Store and Google Play Store

Most read in Football

MOR OR LESS

Amorim admits he's in danger of sack with Man Utd going BACKWARDS since Ten Hag

CONTRACT THRILLERS

Incredible XI of out-of-contract stars including Salah and Van Dijk

DIAZ'S SCARE

Liverpool star Diaz's dad rushed to hospital 13 months after kidnap hell

OH MY GAR-D

BBC viewers left stunned by sound of Gary Lineker's voice on Boxing Day's MOTD

"We have so many things that you cannot sign. You cannot sign our counter-pressing, you cannot sign our atmosphere that we create in the stadium, you cannot sign Anfield, you cannot sign our anthem.

"You cannot sign a lot of things and that's what we have to use. There are other approaches out there, obviously, and we have influence on that. Our situation is like it is.

"We have a big squad and there might be something happening until the end of the transfer window, but I cannot say anything about that at the moment."

⚽ Read our Transfer news live blog for the very latest rumours, gossip and done deals