Liverpool news as Reds went 'all out' for Kylian Mbappe amid transfer regret

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Former manager Jurgen Klopp has opened up on Liverpool's failed bid to sign Kylian Mbappe, while Moses Simon has reflected on how his own switch to the Reds failed to materializeJurgen Klopp wanted to sign Kylian Mbappe at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)The majority of Liverpool's squad are due to return to the club's training ground next week to begin preseason preparations.It has been a summer of considerable change at Anfield, with Arne Slot replaced by Andoni Iraola in the dugout. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken candidly about the club's extraordinary pursuit of French superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Meanwhile, an international winger has shed light on how his own proposed move to Liverpool failed to come off.Klopp on MbappeKlopp has revealed the details of Liverpool's attempts to secure Mbappe's signature during the French sensation's time at Monaco.Speculation has long been circulating that the Anfield club made a serious attempt to bring the forward to Merseyside. Klopp has now confirmed those rumors to be well-founded, disclosing that he held face-to-face discussions with the star striker aboard a private jet.Speaking during MagentaTV's coverage of France's World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday, Klopp said: "The most expensive non-transfer we [Liverpool] invested in.Mbappe is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world(Image: Getty Images)"We flew from Blackpool to Nice.

In conversation with Urban Dwell Sport, he revealed: "From 2016 to 2018, I dropped in form because I wanted to make a transfer."Liverpool wanted to sign me, I think Hull City, Fulham, Brighton, Tottenham, and Lyon also. I didn't get a transfer.