Klopp believes Liverpool, who want to sign two midfielders this summer, could struggle to get their top transfer targets straight away but is unconcerned providing they arrive by early July.
Liverpool often make early signings in windows and Klopp added: It’s always possible things don’t go as quick as you want. It’s not only possible, it is probably likely. The better the players you want the lesser is the desire of the other club to let him go.
“And that’s exactly what we are prepared for. But it’s a long window and a long pre-season and a long break in between so we have time if we get in players tomorrow or in six or seven weeks it is not a game-changer for me.”
What has changed since Arsenal wanted to sign Mason Mount?
Fabrizio Romano provided an update regarding the ongoing Mason Mount transfer saga on his YouTube channel, which supports that assertion.
The writer focused on Mikel Arteta’s pursuit, describing all the clubs involved and who might be the favourites, and said: “Arsenal are there.”
“There are three clubs interested in signing Mason Mount,” he added, “Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United. The contract extension of Mount at Chelsea appears to be challenging, according to what has been said in recent days and weeks.
There has yet to be a deal between Chelsea and Mount, according to sources, who predict that he will go on the market this summer.
“Chelsea want more than £80m for Mason Mount, and that’s the real problem for United, for Arsenal, for Liverpool.”
The calibre of Mason Mount?
Since the England international only has one year left on his £80k per week contract at Stamford Bridge, they risk losing him for free next summer if they overcharge for his services during the current transfer window.
The fact that he is a native of the United States and is one of the league’s more reliable players, however, makes him a wonderful addition to Arteta’s team.
After all, the 24-year-old has consistently produced goals and assists since Frank Lampard initially included him in the first squad, despite this challenging injury-plagued season.
The midfielder had a great campaign last year, scoring 11 goals and setting up another ten, totaling 29 goal contributions across all competitions. After such a tenure, author Karim Rizk even asserted that he was the club’s “hero” in 2022.
In contrast, Martin Odegaard has only contributed 23 goals throughout all competitions this season, while having a stellar personal year.
Similar achievements were made even in previous seasons by Mount, who contributed 18 goals in the 2020–21 season and another 14 the year before.
The above-mentioned cliche, in which the Gunners normally lose their great players as they trail their competitors, would be reversed if they were to get a creative leader from the Blues.
Contrary to when Cesc Fabregas left Barcelona for west London in 2014, they are now the appealing prospect.
The Spaniard developed at La Masia and later at Arsenal as a young player, making 303 appearances for the north London club before landing his ideal transfer to his homeland. He was their midfield captain and a powerful offensive force from deep with 152 goal contributions.
The 36-year-old would only stay with the Catalan giants for three years before leaving and joining its savage rivals. He then returned to England. In addition, as a seasoned maestro in their engine room, he would aid them in winning two Premier Leagues.
While that hurt Arsenal fans, they may be about to get even by capturing Mount, who might serve as the impetus for them to win their own league championship.