Klopp wants Liverpool to 'risk a bit more' in search for new midfielder

Klopp was backed by Liverpool's Fenway Sports Group owners with a potential club record fee to sign Darwin Nunez from Benfica, as well as deals for Fabio Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay since the end of last season. Those signings could end up costing Liverpool over £100 million, but they have recouped a large chunk of that outlay on player sales.

Aware of the huge spending by several of Liverpool's Premier League title rivals, Klopp is seeking to bolster his injury-hit midfield this week and would like FSG to push the boat out to seal a deal. However, the German admits Liverpool's budget is out of his hands and he does not wish to get into a public argument over the subject.

"What I don't like is if I say now 'I'm not sure' then you make a big thing of it," Klopp told.