"When I spoke to him, he was pretty clear on what he wanted, and the direction he wanted the team to go in. I was really pleased to hear what he wanted, and his energy was something that matched with mine.

"It appears to be a dressing room with a terrific vibe, and I simply wish to be part of it."

Liverpool additionally needed to signal Moises Caicedo however, like Lavia, the Ecuador star most well-liked a transfer to west London. The Reds have turned their consideration elsewhere in an try to unravel their midfield points.

Klopp is about to finish a deal to signal Stuttgart star Wataru Endo. The 30-year-old Japan worldwide is within the UK forward of finalising a change to Anfield.