Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC considering Melwood exit plans, reveals Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Liverpool could be set to move away from their Melwood training ground.

Playing operations are currently divided between the Reds’ base in West Derby and the club’s academy in Kirkby which has seen progress of home-grown products sporadic.

Liverpool submitted proposals to further modernise aspects of Melwood, where the first-team have trained since the 1950s, earlier this summer but they have seen been withdrawn.

All-encompassing sites have become a staple at a number of Premier League clubs, including Manchester City and Everton, and also could be set to happen at Liverpool.

Klopp, who agreed a new six-year extension, claims that plans to bridge the gap between Melwood and Kirkby are currently being assessed by owners Fenway Sports Group.

He said: “When you talk about six years, it’s a really long term.

“Six years in football is like 60 years so we really need to be successful in the future. That’s clear. We need to develop the club, a lot of things.

“We’re building a new stand, we think about building a new Academy or bringing Academy and Melwood together, and things like this.

“It’s much longer term than my contract.

“It’s important we do the right things so this wonderful club can be successful both in these six years but later on too. We are very responsible for the club, the people around.”