German Defender Hints He Would Be Open to Joining Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

 

 

Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes has hinted he could be interested in joining fellow countryman Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, according to ​Bild.

Howedes has spent his entire career with the German outfit but has been linked with a move to the Premier League on a number of occasions - with Arsenal recently considered a prime candidate to sign him.

However, the 27-year-old confirmed he turned down offers from the Gunners and AC Milan in the summer in favour of staying put.
According to ​Sky Sports, he had said: "Arsenal and AC Milan were really keen on my services. But I have decided in favour of Schalke."

However, in a recent interview with Bild he confirmed that he would consider a move away from his homeland now if the chance came his way, naming England as a potential destination.

Howedes says Liverpool and English football are now privileged to have a man like Klopp in their league, and while he stopped short of confirming that he would definitely like to move to Liverpool, the player spoke highly of the club's history. He did however stress that there are no ongoing talks or potential deals on the table.




“English football is very fortunate to have someone like Klopp in the league, Liverpool is a club with great tradition and values.”

Klopp was appointed Liverpool's manager last week, while he has been preparing his team throughout the last few days ahead of his first Premier League match in charge of the Merseysiders.

Liverpool face Tottenham at White Hart Lane in Saturday's early kick off, however they will now be without Joe Gomez and Danny Ings, who could each miss the rest of the season.