Cheeky Jurgen Klopp transfer ploy dashed as key Inter man nears major announcement

Liverpool’s apparent interest in Marcelo Brozovic appears over with the midfielder on the verge of signing a new deal to stay at Inter Milan.

The Reds were strongly linked with a move for midfielder, with the Croatian having caught Jurgen Klopp’s eye last week. Liverpool – Champions League winners in 2019 – look well placed to reach the quarter-finals again after a 2-0 first-leg win last Wednesday. However, Klopp’s side were forced to dig deep for their victory, thanks to goals from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.

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Indeed, they were the only two shots on target Liverpool could muster all game. As such, their usual attacking verve was restricted due to a number of key performers in the Inter Milan side.

One of those was the performance of Ivan Perisic down the left. He was so good that a Liverpool icon claimed one of Klopp’s favourite players is now their weak link in the side.

Perisic’s performance was matched by experienced duo Brozovic and Arturo Vidal in midfield. The pair ensured a tight and tense battle in the midfield on the night. Indeed, Klopp brought on both Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita to try and gain more control in the middle.

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