Jurgen Klopp outlines Liverpool’s long-term transfer policy and explains slow summer

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Liverpool haven’t made much of a splash in the transfer market this summer, dipping their toe in after a hugely impressive season.

And Jurgen Klopp has been explaining why that is to the Liverpool Echo, during a window where the Reds have been a little quieter than some supporters may have liked.

He said: “Transfer strategy has to be long term. Having too much quality doesn’t help with the development of players. You have to create a situation where you need the player. That’s what we try.

“To improve the team is not easy with reasonable money. With crazy money, you always can do it. We are not a club like that. We cannot do that. We are really wealthy but we cannot do what some other teams are doing.”

It was quite clear that Liverpool went big last summer to try and bridge the gap to Manchester City – and they were rewarded with the Champions League.

But now that they are in a position of strength, it would be wise to keep evolving. The likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain add depth but a versatile forward and a backup left back would be obvious choices.

Klopp may well use youngsters in those roles, but the Reds cannot afford to get to a point where they just sit on what they have.

Manchester City won the league with 100 points and then went out and broke their transfer record for Riyad Mahrez, to add extra depth and variety. Liverpool can afford to do that, but Klopp has earned trust in his approach, so it’s a case of wait and see.