Jurgen Klopp urges Liverpool chiefs to pull off deal for Barcelona star



Liverpool are on Cristiano Tello's tail



JURGEN KLOPP has reportedly asked Liverpool chiefs to make a move for Cristian Tello, according to reports.

 

Tello, who is currently on loan at Porto, has attracted interest from the Reds and their Merseyside rivals Everton.

Klopp is already thought to be lining up his targets as he seeks to mould a squad capable of finishing in the top four.

And Spanish news outlet Fichajes claim Klopp is a fan of Tello.

 

It is thought Barcelona are prepared to listen to offers for the 24-year-old and the Reds will look to scout him before the transfer window reopens in January.

Tello is currently contracted with Barca until June 2018 and has a buyout clause of £18million.

Former Barca president Joan Laporta recently admitted the club may have to sell Tello in order to rectify their financial problems.

 

Jurgen Klopp is hoping to strengthen his squad in January

He told Radio Monte Carlo: “The situation isn’t good and to balance the accounts Bartomeu will have to sell players or other assets.

“The best solution is to sell big players. They say Manchester United have been interested in Neymar but that’s a result of the current mismanagement."