"The numbers involved are just crazy" - Jurgen Klopp says there is 'no chance' Liverpool will sign superstar attacker this summer
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the Reds will not be signing Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window. The Norwegian has been touted for a move away from the Westfalenstadion at the end of the season. However, he will not be moving to the Merseyside club in the summer.
Klopp has stated that the cost involving the signing of Haaland is too high for a club like Liverpool. According to Goal, Erling Haaland's arrival could cost any club upwards of €350 million over the course of his contract. It is also worth noting that the Reds are rarely involved in the race to sign a superstar player.
The German tactician was quoted as saying by SportBild (via the aforementioned source):
“We won't be going there. The numbers involved are just crazy – we'll be having nothing to do with it. No chance! To be honest, I don't want anything to do with it. It's not fun.”
Erling Haaland, along with Kylian Mbappe, are two of the most sought-after forwards in today's market. The Norwegian hitman has an incredible goalscoring record for Borussia Dortmund, netting 80 times in 83 games across competitions.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Haaland is wanted by Barcelona, Manchester City and Real Madrid. However, the Premier League champions are the favorites to land the 21-year-old forward this summer.
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Liverpool, meanwhile, are notorious for following a strict wage structure which they are not inclined to break anytime soon. According to a recent report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are not willing to break their wage structure for Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian forward has less than 18 months remaining on his current deal and is wanting a massive pay rise to stay at Anfield. However, the Liverpool hierarchy have so far stayed adamant on their policies.
Liverpool secured a well-earned away win against Benfica in the Champions League
Liverpool, meanwhile, picked up a hard-fought 3-1 win over SL Benfica in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Tuesday. Goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz were enough to secure an away win on the night.
The Reds will now be favorites to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League as the second leg will be played at Anfield in a week's time on 13 April.
Should the Reds qualify for the Champions League semifinals, they would face either Bayern Munich or Villarreal.
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Jurgen Klopp's side will now shift their attention back to the Premier League as they prepare to face title rivals Manchester City on 10 April. The two sides are currently separated by a point at the top of the league standings and the clash will be a virtual title decider.