Jurgen Klopp has ruled out Liverpool moving for Jadon Sancho this summer.
Sancho is expected to be among the most sought-after players in Europe following impressive displays for Klopp’s former club Borussia Dortmund.
A switch to Anfield remains widely touted for the England international, 20, despite Manchester United currently leading the race for his signature.
But Klopp admits that a deal to bring Sancho, a former Manchester City prospect, to the new Premier League champions is currently unlikely.
“A red jersey would look very good on Jadon,” he told Bild.
“But I don’t think such a transfer will take place this summer.
“He is a very interesting player. If he moved to Liverpool, I would be the most surprised of all!”
Klopp also reaffirmed his view that Anfield’s current crop are well primed to continue to challenge for major honours after ending a 30-year title drought.
He added: “This team doesn’t need a change.
“I cannot promise that we will dominate football now, nor do I know if it is time to talk about major upheavals, but I know that our goal is to keep the team together.
“The boys are currently a great football age. We made a lot of right decisions together. If I have a talent, it is probably that I can bring extremely good people together.
“For example, my coaching staff is exceptional, but there is no single recipe. It is also important that we have continued to develop.
“The problem in Dortmund was that our team fell apart. That didn’t happen here and now the team has been exceptionally consistent for two-and-a-half years.
“We play every game as if it were the last one because we have nothing else to do on weekends!”