Liverpool face a stern test to bolster their ranks this summer, particularly with the club still seeking a replacement for Philippe Coutinho following his departure in January and the growing likelihood of Emre Can moving away from Anfield.
The Reds have excelled this season, sitting third in the Premier League table and preparing for a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Manchester City, but areas of the squad still need improving if the long wait for league glory is to be ended.
Klopp’s midfield ranks will be a key area of focus this summer and reports on the continent have issued Liverpool with a major boost, as TalkSport cite reports that indicate Barcelona have ended their interest in Schalke’s Max Meyer.
The German international, capped four times, is due to leave the Bundesliga side this summer when his contract expires and the fact that Barcelona have pulled out of a deal puts Liverpool in a very good negotiating position.
However, they face rival interest in the Premier League from Arsenal and Meyer may consider his first-team opportunities in north London to be more regular.
