Liverpool: Klopp opens up on who makes transfer decisions
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted at some frustration over transfers. The Reds' Premier League title defence now hangs in the balance following a poor run of results. When asked about transfers following the recent defeat to Burnley, Klopp said: "Of course someone else is making the decisions, it was always like this.
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"If people are surprised about that, I cannot change that. The situation we have is we discuss on a daily basis.
"Could we improve something or not? I then make recommendations, but I cannot spend the money.
"I don't make these decisions, I never did."
Those decisions lie with sporting director Michael Edwards.
Here, Express Sport looks at four players Edwards could target to bolster Klopp's side.
Alaba's contract with Bayern expires in the summer, meaning one the world's top centre-back will be available for free.
He turned down the offer of an extension and will have no shortage of suitors.
Liverpool are among the interested parties, but will have to compete with the likes of Real Madrid.
The injury to Virgil van Dijk has amplified the need for strengthening at the back.
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Liverpool transfer shortlist: Ben White (Image: GETTY)
Ben White - Brighton
Another defender the Reds are reportedly interested in is White.
The 23-year-old impressed on loan with Leeds in their promotion success last season.
He was awarded a new contract at Brighton to ward off interest from Leeds, who were keen to sign him permanently.
Liverpool, though, could make a move for White this summer, but it's thought the Seagulls would demand in the region of £50m.
