Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp "doesn't want anything to do with" Erling Haaland transfer

Liverpool will not be buying Erling Haaland this summer, as manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled the Reds out of winning the race to sign highly sought-after Borussia Dortmund star.

The Liverpool boss admitted that he wants "nothing to do with" a potential mega-deal, with Haaland holding talks with some of the biggest clubs in Europe over the past few months alongside super agent Mino Raiola. Klopp, whose own side had been tentatively linked with the 21-year-old, has shut down the speculation in an interview with SportBild.

"We won't be going there," the former Dortmund manager confirmed. "The numbers involved are just crazy – we'll be having nothing to do with it. No chance! To be honest, I don't want anything to do with it. It's not fun."

Klopp's declaration is in line with his personal thoughts on the eye-watering finances involved in modern football, with the Reds' rigid salary structure the reason why talisman Mohamed Salah has been reluctant to sign a new contract. And while their Egyptian's future remains undecided, Haaland seems certain to be leaving BVB during the summer transfer window.

Manchester City are the favourites to sign him by activating his £68million release clause. Mino Raiola and his client are said to be demanding wages worth £500,000 per week as part of a five-year deal, meaning that the transfer would at least cost a total of £277million.

While Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also interested, Pep Guardiola and co are keen to capture Haaland, although the Citizens boss recently grew frustrated when once again asked about his club's chances of signing him. "Since I am here, every month or two months people say we are going to sign 50 players," a wry Guardiola responded.

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