Liverpool latest: Transfer 'accelerates' after meeting and Jurgen Klopp drops return hint

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We will need the support of the fans."READ MORE: Liverpool handed triple injury boost before Crystal Palace as Champions League reality clearREAD MORE: Arne Slot delivers Alisson Becker injury update and responds to Liverpool transfer speculationThe Liverpool manager has encountered his own criticism this year, with former boss Jurgen Klopp being touted as a potential candidate to return and stabilise matters. The former Liverpool boss quipped that poor weather conditions were the sole factor deterring him at this week's unveiling.Klopp brought his managerial career to a close in 2024, leaving the Reds to take up the position of Red Bull's global head of football.

He said: "This morning was a moment when I walked in and thought 'oh that's something I could miss,' because so far I didn't miss anything since I stepped down as a manager."But going into a building like that on a good weather day ... thank God the weather was not great otherwise I would have maybe gone back [to management]. I walked through a few months ago and made a few little changes because it's not the first time I'm involved in something like that.

It's beautiful and it feels like a proper start."Dream signing 'gathers pace'Liverpool have reportedly held talks with representatives of Yan Diomande ahead of a possible switch this summer. Barcelona and Manchester United, meanwhile, are said to have distanced themselves from a move for the winger, as Liverpool accelerate their pursuit of a Salah successor ahead of the summer transfer window.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.