Liverpool are serious about mounting a challenge for the Premier League in the coming season

The Reds lost in the UEFA Champions League final to Real Madrid last season.

But they have wasted no time in strengthening their squad on multiple fronts in the summer.

Naby Keita, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri have already signed. Alisson Becker from Roma is reportedly next. Fekir may arrive from Lyon later.

And manager Jurgen Klopp is happy.

"There was always a lot of change, but in both directions," he said. "Now it is more in one direction. That is clear.

"Big teams, successful teams, if you don't buy it you have to build it.

"That means stay together, bring additions in and make the next step. That is how it is."