Our Liverpool fans here in the Transfer Tavern are willing Jurgen Klopp to finally turn them into title contenders next season. Indeed, some of the Reds’ play has been fantastic too watch and you feel that just a few tweaks could push them all the way.

The German, this season, has transformed Liverpool into one of the most dangerous and exciting teams to watch in Europe. However fragile the defence has been at times, the attack has more than made up for it.

Many of the regulars in the bar feel that a few key signings could really transform this current Liverpool side into title contenders. Still, alongside the incomings have to be outgoings, and Klopp has a few players now that he needs to get rid of in order for this team to progress. He has to become ruthless in the transfer market to start bringing trophies into the club under his tenure, that much is for certain.

The majority of the bar staff are all in agreeance of who should go, and with that in the forefront of his mind, the landlord is taking a look at the TWO players on the tip of everyone’s tongue…

Joel Matip

Similar to the goalkeeping situation at the moment, Joel Matip is in a tussle. Since the arrival of Virgil Van Dijk, Matip and Dejan Lovren have been in a fight to gain the starting spot alongside the big Dutchman. With Lovren looking the better option of the two at present for Klopp, it may be about time for Matip to part ways with the Reds in the summer.

Not many players are going to settle for a regular place on the bench, and the same has to be said about Matip.

Simon Mignolet

Simon Mignolet has been in a season-long battle with Loris Karius, as Klopp doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind on a permanent fixture between the sticks. Although recently, it seems Karius is getting the nod ahead of his team-mate, much to Mignolet’s despair.

If Liverpool are to progress forward in the Premier League, they have to sign a settled stopper and certainly a level above what they currently have.