Jurgen Klopp WON’T sign new Liverpool deal – with successor already lined up: report

“I don’t think Liverpool have pressured him on this,” Falk said. “It was surprising for everyone that Jurgen signed his last contract so early, so I don’t think this will be discussed until he’s closer to the end of his current terms.

“You see what is happening in Germany with the national team… I think this is a big target for his future, so that’s why he won’t sign a new contract so early.”

When Klopp does decide to leave Liverpool, though, the club already have a plan in mind over who his successor should be. Fabrizio Romano argues their priority would be Xabi Alonso, if he is still available in a few years time considering the hugely impressive job he is doing at Bayer Leverkusen.

There’s also a “gentleman’s agreement” in place between Alonso and Leverkusen, should one of Europe’s elite sides approach the Spaniard with a job offer. Part of the agreement, though, is that Leverkusen will demand a premium fee to let Alonso leave if still under contract.