Jurgen Klopp eyes quick business for summer rebuild as rivals put the foot down

REBUILD: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits the club have to keep pace with the transfer activity of their rivals. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA

Jurgen Klopp is conscious Liverpool have to keep pace with their rivals who are “speeding up” when it comes to the transfer market.

Two of their last three major signings – Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, last January and this – were long-term targets and the Reds responded quickly to fend off interest from Tottenham and Manchester United respectively.