Jurgen Klopp was 'guaranteed funds to replace wantaway trio' before he signed contract

dailystar.co.uk:

Jurgen Klopp was reportedly guaranteed funds to replace three wantaway Liverpool stars before penning a new deal until 2026.

The German manager, 54, reaffirmed his commitment to the club by signing a two-year extension on his original contract, at the end of April.

The new deal will see Klopp installed at the Anfield helm for more than a decade having guided Liverpool through a period of glittering success.Since taking the reins in 2015, the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss has finally put to bed Liverpool's 30-year wait for a Premier League crown whilst also triumphing in the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League.With wife Ulla also loving life on Merseyside, Klopp saw no reason to end his tenure in two years' time - especially after being given assurances he could place a trio of wantaway stars.The Sun report that Bayern Munich target Sadio Mane, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Joe Gomez have all expressed a desire to leave Anfield this summer, either for a new challenge or in pursuit of regular football.

Klopp demanded to know if funds would be available to replace the outgoing trio and penned the two-year extension in the knowledge that he would be allowed to strengthen a team that almost claimed a historic quadruple. HAVE YOUR SAY!