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Jurgen Klopp Says Premier League Summer Transfer Deadline 'Makes No Sense'

Jurgen Klopp doesn't agree with the Premier League's decision to close the summer transfer window before the season starts. Specifically, the Liverpool boss wants a review of the change made in 2018 and says the deadline should match the rest of Europe.

The Premier League called a halt to transfers this year on Thursday, Aug. 8, one day before Klopp's Reds beat Norwich City 4-1 at Anfield to begin the new campaign. However, the rest of Europe can buy and sell players until Monday, Sept. 2.

It's something Klopp doesn't understand, per FourFourTwo:

"I don't care when it closes, I only think it must close at the same time (as the rest of Europe).