Klopp hoping Champions League football can seal deal for duo

Jurgen Klopp hopes qualifying for the Champions League will boost Liverpool’s chances of strengthening their squad this summer.

According to the Mirror, Klopp believes European football will be enough to attract Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette Fulham youngster Ryan Sessegnon.

The duo have been linked with moves to Anfield, but the Reds will not be the only sides in the running for the pair.

Liverpool will be in the market for a new left-back this summer with Alberto Moreno expected to leave Anfield this summer.

Sessegnon, despite his tender age of just 16, has impressed in Fulham’s high-flying season in the Championship.

Lacazette has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time with both Arsenal and West Ham being touted as possible destinations for the French striker.

Klopp’s Liverpool currently sit third in the Premier League table, two points ahead of Manchester City, who do have a game in hand on the Reds.

They’re also six points above Manchester United who have two games in hand on Liverpool.