Klopp responds to rumours Liverpool are after Ousmane Dembele

Klopp was speaking to the press after Liverpool lost 1-0 to Chelsea on Sunday, three points which gives Antonio Conte's side hope of pipping the Reds to a top four spot.

It was obviously not a result that pleased the Liverpool boss, but he maintained his cheer after the game, and answered humourously when journalists asked him about rumours that Liverpool are pursuing a deal for Ousman Dembele, the Barcelona starlet. 

Dembele only joined Barca last summer, and although he hasn't had a great debut season, it seems highly unlikely that the Spanish side will be looking to get rid, having paid £95m for the Frenchman last year. Klopp clearly isn't taking the rumours too seriously, and he laughed them off when questioned. 

"Oh, is he [Dembele] on the market?" Klopp replied sarcastically. "Now I’m interested!" 

“I’m from Liverpool, I never comment on the rumours, already I said much more than I usually say.”

The German also responded to questions about Nabil Fekir, another player Liverpool have been linked with. Reports on Sunday suggested that the Merseyside club had agreed a deal for the Lyon player, but again Klopp responded with humour. "During the game we agreed a deal?" he said. "I would be surprised about that to be honest."

 

May 7, 2018