Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool could still be at the mercy of Barcelona and Real Madrid for some of their leading stars in the transfer market.
Anfield has become a prime destination for players on the strength of their recent successes, with the Reds the current European and world champions and runaway leaders in the Premier League.
However, Klopp accepts the lure of the traditional Spanish heavyweights will forever prove strong, particularly to Liverpool's South American contingent.
“I think for some players, if Barcelona or Real call, it's still hard to say 'no',” said the Reds boss
“I think for the whole world, Liverpool are one of the top, top, top, top clubs.
“But in the South American part of the world, the other two are a bit more famous which makes sense language and culture-wise.
“It's why calls from them could always cause some trouble, but apart from that, there's not 500 clubs who could buy players from us.”
Liverpool can once again move 22 points clear at the Premier League summit with victory at home to struggling West Ham United on Monday evening.
Klopp, though, has played down expectations of bringing a constant stream of silverware to Anfield.
“It will be difficult, nobody knows exactly what will happen,” he said. “A positive run helps, a negative run disturbs. Things like that.
“Injuries, wrong decisions, we could have had this season. For example, one centre-half less and we wouldn't be here (19 points clear). Full-backs early in the season out injured, we wouldn't be here.
“We are not worried about the future, and that's probably the most positive thing you can say about it. But we still don't know about it.
“The plan was always to create a basis where we are in and around the Champions League spots but nowadays you cannot create a team that will be constantly first for the next 10 years.
“There are periods – and I don't mean turnaround where the team in first finishes 20th and 20 goes to 1 – but there are six or seven clubs where things can change around.
“We have to make sure we are always close, and the closer we are, the easier it is to be first.”
TeamMessi10
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Every Child’s dream is to play for either Real Madrid or Barcelona when they grow up, and that’s because of their history and the players they had. Players like Messi, Ronaldo, Ronaldihno, Xavi, Insesta, Ramos and other greats. So if you are a Football fan and you don’t like either team you might as well have to watch a different sport.
Seadog66
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Salah paid £50 million worth £150 million Mané paid £34 million worth £150 million Firmino paid £29 million worth £90 million Robertson paid £8 million worth £80 million TAA paid £000 milliin worth £110 million VVD paid £75 million worth £100 million Fabinho paid £39 million worth £75 million Just to mention a few business is business we alwont be losing out
johbckmrs
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Klopp always says the right thing Thats how fantastic he was. Always think before he speaks. We have changed from Doubters to Believers
prakashcr7
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But but all the current Liverpool players are happy to be under klopp than joining Barcelona and Real Madrid. Yeah, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the dream club for most of the player. Now, Jurgen Klopp is on the way for creating the Liverpool the dream club to players. Let's hope no of his players leaves him by creating difficult situation for the club.