Liverpool in talks with US star to become first signing post-Jurgen Klopp: report

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Luton Town at Anfield on February 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
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Liverpool are in discussions to bring a United States international to Anfield as the first signing after Jurgen Klopp leaves the club.

The Reds are bracing themselves for a new era, with the iconic German set to step aside at the conclusion of the current season. While a new manager still hasn't been confirmed, former sporting director Michael Edwards is back working with Liverpool owners FSG, heading up the shape of the club – and potential satellite sides – going forward.

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Mark White
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.