Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord to secure the services of the Dutchman – who has said he would like to take over from Klopp – from this summer.

Klopp, who arrived at Anfield in 2015, is standing down at the end of the season.

The German would have liked to sign off with a second Premier League title but that is now looking unlikely after defeat at Everton in midweek left rivals Arsenal and Manchester City with a significant advantage.

Speaking at a press conference to preview Saturday’s Premier League trip to West Ham, Klopp said: “It’s the best job in the world, best club in the world.

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“Obviously now I even help by not finishing on a high, it looks like, so there is space for improvement.

“It’s a great job, great team, fantastic people.
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