Liverpool can attract players even without Champions League: Klopp

Liverpool is an attractive prospect for players in the transfer market even if it is not assured of a place in the Champions League next season, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.

Fifth-placed Liverpool is making a late charge for the top-four in the Premier League and a berth in Europe's lucrative competition, with Klopp's team only a point behind Manchester United having played a game more.

"If I'm allowed to talk to a player, we cannot say in the moment if we have Champions League football. So, if we're already talking, then it is already clear that he already knows about that situation," Klopp told reporters.

"It's obvious we have to be part of the Champions League, fight for trophies... If you want to be part of that, you're more than welcome. We cannot guarantee Champions League football.

"But all the rest is the same as before: a fantastic club with a really good football team - and a better one hopefully next year. It's really that simple. Still Liverpool. We're really attractive to a lot of players."

Liverpool has three league games left this season, starting with Monday's trip to Leicester City.

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