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Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp makes Roberto Firmino admission after outlining transfer plans

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool will be eager to maintain the momentum of last weekend's emphatic 7-0 victory over Manchester United when they lock horns with Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Reds have endured a difficult campaign, but last Sunday's stunning win against United has reinvigorated a side who are still in with a fighting chance of securing a top-four finish this term.

Regardless of where Liverpool do finish this season, a summer of change is in store. Reds icon Roberto Firmino has already confirmed he'll be bowing out after eight years on Merseyside whilst Klopp is expected to be given funds to overhaul his beleaguered squad. As transfer speculation continues to rumble on, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest news from in and around Anfield...

Klopp makes Firmino admission

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was taken aback by Roberto Firmino's decision to leave the club at the end of his current contract.

The Brazilian striker, who joined the Reds from Hoffenheim back in 2015, will move on to pastures new at the end of the current campaign. And the 31-year-old is unlikely to be short of suitors after playing an integral role in the success Liverpool have enjoyed in recent years.

Klopp has now spoken properly for the first time about Firmino's impending exit and the German has conceded that he was "a bit" surprised when he was informed that the striker had decided to move on.

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Reds receive Diaz boost

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Luis Diaz is closing in on a return to first-team training (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool have been boosted by the news that Colombian winger Luis Diaz is closing in on a return to first-team training after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Diaz has made a big impact at Anfield since arriving from FC Porto last January but has been out of action since October after damaging the ligaments in his knee against Arsenal.

The 26-year-old also suffered a setback in his recovery back in December - but Jurgen Klopp has now confirmed that the forward is set to return to training in the next week or so and could return to action before the end of the current campaign.

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Klopp outlines transfer plan

Jurgen Klopp has been speaking about his summer transfer plans (Football Daily)

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he wants to replicate the rebuilding job he's overseen on Liverpool's attack in other areas of his squad in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool's principial owner, John W. Henry, confirmed earlier this week that Klopp will be given funds to remodel his team in the wake of their disappointing 2022/23 campaign.

And although midfield is likely to be Klopp's main focus after an alarming drop-off in performances this term, his latest comments appear to indicate that he also has plans to revamp other areas of Liverpool's team once the current season concludes.

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