Pundit identifies three key signings Klopp should make this summer

Former Chelsea midfielder and ESPN pundit Craig Burley believes Liverpool must sign at least three players this summer if they’re to continue competing on all fronts next season.

The Reds fell just short of the Premier League title despite notching 97 points but managed to win the Champions League for the sixth time in their history.

And Burley thinks Jurgen Klopp should sign a new centre-back, midfielder and striker this summer to keep pace at the top.

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“Another centre-half for sure,” Burley said.

“A real quality one to partner Van Dijk. [Joel] Matip’s done okay and they’ve got [Dejan] Lovren there as well. Joe Gomez can play centre-half, has played centre-half, but has had his injuries.

“I think an extra body in midfield as well because I think James Milner is 33. As fit as he is, I [still] think an extra midfielder [is needed].

“And then I think a guy that can put the ball in the back of the net. No [Origi], has not done enough to fill that role]. I think he’s done enough to keep himself in the squad, if that’s what they want.

“But no, I don’t think [he is the answer]. He’s had a purple patch in these big games and that’s great. But I think over the course of a season, if you look at City, if [Sergio] Aguero’s out [Gabriel] Jesus comes in.

“And you see the issues Chelsea had with the strikers, it’s such an important position.

“Arsenal have got two in [Alexandre] Lacazette and [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang, so I think another one [is needed at Liverpool].”

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