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Jürgen Klopp reveals failed private jet push to sign Kylian Mbappé for Liverpool

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Plane flew in circles while talks with family took place‘The most expensive non-transfer we’ve ever made’Jürgen Klopp has revealed the impressive lengths Liverpool went to in their attempts to sign a teenage Kylian Mbappé from Monaco.Liverpool were one of a number of top European clubs who tried to sign the forward when he emerged in a talented Monaco side that reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2016-17. He ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan in August 2017 before signing permanently for €180m the following year. Continue reading...

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