Liverpool, but maintains he is happy with his squad.
The Reds have been engaged in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk
over signing Alex Teixeira, but negotiations have proved
difficult. The Brazilian has stated his desire to move to
Merseyside in this window, but that has done little to
progress a deal.
On Friday, the Ukrainian side’s CEO Sergiy Palkin
told Ukrainian TV: “Our position is that we do not want to
sell Teixeira today. We will sell him only at the end of the
season.
“We need to have some good results in the Europa League
and the Ukraine championship. At the end of the season we
will sit down at the negotiating table.
“Teixeira has a compensation charge in his contract – the
price is €70m (£53m). Please, if someone wants him – let
them come and declare themselves.”
Palkin confirmed that Liverpool had made just one official
bid of “€32m (£24m) and a €4m (£3m) bonus.” Shakhtar’s
original valuation, which the clubs were discussing a
compromise over was £38m.
Klopp maintained that Liverpool are still assessing their
options in the market and will do business if it makes sense
for the club.
“We are always busy, we are always at work, we always
check the possibilities and that’s what we did since I’m
here,” he explained at Melwood.
“And now it’s close to the end of the window, and if
something happens, we will see. There’s nothing to say in
this moment. If we were close to something, anything I
could say now would disturb this and if not, it’s the same
situation.
“You have to wait, like I have to wait maybe. I’ve got no
problem with this. I’m fine with the squad as everyone can
see.
“The squad was never a problem - not for one second - it’s
always been about injuries and the number of games, which
doesn’t fit too good. That’s the reason why of course we
thought about a few things, but only if it makes sense for
us.”
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