Former Mainz coach Eckhard Krautzun says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp dreamed of managing Manchester United.

Krautzun coached Klopp and was later succeeded by him at Mainz.

“It would be his dream to go to England one day and his favourite club would be [Manchester] United. That's what he said," Krautzun told The Set Pieces.

Krautzun even believes Klopp would have gone to United, if the job was available in October 2015.

"After three or four months not working, I knew that he wanted to be in action again…when the offer came from Liverpool, I knew he would not hesitate because he wanted to get into a top club in England," he added.

"The emotions in the stadium in Liverpool and the enthusiasm of the fans, the temperament there – that fits Klopp. His emotions, the way he coaches the team, the way he jumps around, the way he shows his desire to win, that fits the club."