Liverpool signing £58m star Klopp loves after Darwin Nunez "would be a great move" - journalist

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, claims transfer insider Dean Jones.

Pulisic may have struggled to live up to expectations at Stamford Bridge, but Jones still thinks that Klopp appreciates his skillset.

The winger was limited to just 13 starts in the Premier League last term, with Thomas Tuchel often preferring the likes of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner in his 3-4-3 system.

He hasn’t got a regular look-in at Chelsea recently, but things could be different at Anfield.

With Sadio Mane strongly linked with a move away from the Merseyside club this summer, Pulisic has emerged as a potential replacement for the Senegalese forward, as reported by talkSPORT.

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Jones has claimed that Liverpool wanted to sign Pulisic back in 2019 before his £58m move to Chelsea.

Now, he has hinted that the American could be interested in a switch to Klopp’s team as he is not happy with his lack of game-time under Tuchel, although it would have to be after Darwin Nunez with the Reds on the verge of signing the Uruguay international.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “This is the move that was mooted before he went to Chelsea, everybody was expecting him to land at Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp. He is a big admirer of his, understands his game. I think personally, it would be a great move for Pulisic at this point, because he’s definitely frustrated with the way things are going at Chelsea.”

Replacing Mane looks set to be a thankless task for whoever gets given that role. He has scored 67 goals in his last four Premier League campaigns, which is a remarkable record for a player who has often played on the