'We are busy' - Jurgen Klopp issues positive Liverpool transfer update as he reveals international break talks

Jurgen Klopp says he is "positive" about Liverpool's summer transfer business, admitting talks over potential signings have already taken place.

Reds planning busy summer of recruitment
Bellingham remains Reds' No.1 target
Mount and Nunes also on club's radar

WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking at a press conference on Friday ahead of the Reds' Premier League clash with Manchester City, Klopp revealed the club had been "busy" during the recent international break, as they line up a series of targets for the summer window.

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WHAT THEY SAID: Klopp told reporters: "That [plan for next season] is the only thing we do [during the break], apart from have a few days off. We do not plan training sessions or things like this. On the player side, I'm positive, I would say. But there are talks, not decisions. We are busy, as you can imagine."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham remains, GOAL understands, Liverpool's top summer target, despite strong competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City. Chelsea and England star Mason Mount is another who has been identified, while there is a long-standing interest in Wolves' Matheus Nunes too.

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