Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was interested in signing Jadon Sancho, but the culture surrounding transfers between English clubs prevented a deal from taking place.
Sancho left Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund this past summer and has rapidly become a key contributor for the German club.
In the same transfer window, Liverpool brought in the likes of Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Dominic Solanke, the latter of whom was sold to Bournemouth in January.
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Sancho has gone on to provide eight goals and 10 assists in 28 games, prompting Klopp to admit that he had hoped to sign the youngster from Machester City last summer.