Liverpool stars not for sale, says Klopp

HONG KONG: Juergen Klopp has declared Liverpool will not part with their best players as speculation continues over the future of midfielder Philippe Coutinho amid a proposed move to Barcelona.

The Spanish side are believed to have made a 70 million pounds ($91 million) bid to sign the Brazilian this summer, but the German manager stressed none of his squad were for sale.

“I’m not surprised but it’s not a compliment,” he said of interest in one of his key players.“It’s not that I need it but a few people obviously see that Liverpool have a few good players. So, that’s how it is.

“But, a very important message — maybe we’re not a selling club. That’s how it is. We believe in working together.”Coutinho was a standout performer for Liverpool last season as Klopp’s team put in a strong challenge for the league title before eventually slipping to fourth and securing a place in the qualification rounds of the UEFA Champions League.