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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will target Christian Pulisic if Barcelona land star man Philippe Coutinho

Borussia Dortmund youngster is set to become a global superstar in the future

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JURGEN KLOPP will step up his pursuit of Christian Pulisic if Barcelona win their tug of war over Philippe Coutinho.

The Liverpool boss is doing everything possible to keep the Brazilian — despite the Spanish giants being ready to pay more than £80million.

 Christian Pulisic will be Jurgen Klopp's number one target of they lose Philippe Coutinho
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Christian Pulisic will be Jurgen Klopp's number one target of they lose Philippe CoutinhoCredit: AP
 Philippe Coutinho is a transfer target for Barcelona but Liverpool don't want to sell
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Philippe Coutinho is a transfer target for Barcelona but Liverpool don't want to sellCredit: Rex Features

Klopp thinks Borussia Dortmund forward Pulisic, 18, will be a global star.

However, the German side are keen to rebuff his bid for their America international.

But Liverpool could try again with a bid of more than £30million for Pulisic if they lose Coutinho and need a creator for the new season.

Klopp has been forced to turn his attentions elsewhere having failed to land RB Leipzig's Naby Keita. 

The Reds were hoping to break a club-record to land the Guinea international in a £70million deal. 

But the Bundesliga are standing firm in their stance of not cashing in on the midfield enforcer.

 Jurgen Klopp faces to fight to keep hold of Philippe Coutinho
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Jurgen Klopp faces to fight to keep hold of Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Rex Features
 Jurgen Klopp has been left frustrated in his chase for Naby Keita
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Jurgen Klopp has been left frustrated in his chase for Naby KeitaCredit: EPA

Meanwhile Roma have made an approach for Liverpool outcast Mamadou Sakho.

The Italian giants were told the France centre-back, 27, can only leave for £30million.

Crystal Palace are also interested after his loan spell last season.

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