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'Players have interest from other clubs so what Jurgen does is call them himself': Red Bull's football chief Ralf Rangnick reveals Klopp's transfer tactics that helped Liverpool snap up both Sadio Mane and Naby Keita

Red Bull's football chief Ralf Rangnick has revealed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp convinces potential players to join the club by meeting and speaking to them directly.

Rangnick told The Times that Klopp secured both Sadio Mane from Southampton and Naby Keita from RB Leipzig by convincing them that Liverpool was the 'next best step' for them.

Mane completed a £30million move to Liverpool from the Saints in 2016 while Keita joined the Reds from the Bundesliga giants in 2017 for £55m.

Ralf Rangnick says that Jurgen Klopp goes on a charm offensive to sign players for Liverpool
Red Bull's footballing chief revealed Klopp gives his potential targets the personal touch

Rangnick detailed Klopp's approach to signing players and how he tries to convince them that Liverpool is the best place for their development.