Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp talks emerge as former boss wants Prem return

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Meanwhile, light has been shed on the futures of two former Reds managers, Rafa Benitez and Jurgen Klopp.

Current Liverpool head coach Arne Slot masterminded a 2-1 victory at Anfield on Saturday.

Klopp, who was manager on Merseyside from 2015 until 2024, may also have a new role looming.

He has been suggested as a future Benfica coach despite the Portuguese club appointing Jose Mourinho.

Nevertheless, one hopeful has claimed he's engaged in discussions with former Liverpool manager Klopp regarding a potential future appointment.

Cristovao Carvalho, amongst several presidential hopefuls, revealed to Desporto ao Minuto: "What I'll do [if I'm elected] is sit down with Ju?rgen Klopp the following week and convince him that I have a plan for him to coach Benfica and win a Champions League.

Ju?rgen Klopp is the only coach I've seen who's ever said something that touched my heart: 'I'd like to coach Benfica.' He said it.

"Not now," he clarified.

"In a project of continuity, a project of security, with the right people and the right team, he's the right coach for my project."

Crystal Palace skipper Guehi's last-minute move to Anfield fell through after a replacement wasn't secured.

With his contract due to expire next year, it was suggested that he might join the Reds on a free transfer in 12 months' time.

However, as early as the January transfer window, he could start negotiating with overseas clubs, and the Mirror now suggests that Real Madrid are his preferred destination.

The England defender has reportedly told his advisors that he's set his sights on a move to the Bernabeu following the collapse of his Reds deal at the eleventh hour.

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Guehi is said to be thrilled by the idea of playing overseas, and the Reds may face a double setback as one of their key centre-backs, Ibrahima Konate, is also rumoured to be heading to Los Blancos.