Jurgen Klopp could be used to convince $87M former Liverpool target about transfer

Jurgen Klopp despite trying to previously lure him away.

The former boss will oversee Red Bull's international network of football clubs and advise them on playing philosophy, transfer strategy and coaching development as part of his new role as , seeing him work with a number of clubs including and .

That means he will be rubbing shoulders with some incredibly talented individuals across a number of clubs, with Leipzig, in particular, home to a healthy amount of high-profile assets.

The Bundesliga outfit is keen on retaining one specific player, however - but he isn't their own. The star in question is 21-year-old winger , who is in his second season on loan from French giant .

Following 13 goals and 17 assists in 54 appearances for the German outfit and a number of eye-catching displays, Marco Rose's side is desperate to eventually make his temporary stay permanent.

However, with plenty of Europe's biggest clubs already circling, Leipzig has faint hopes it can keep him. That was, until, arrived on the scene, with the German now entrusted with convincing the Netherlands international to remain at the Red Bull Arena.

That’s according to , which claims that Klopp knows Simons well, having been determined to sign him for Liverpool during his tenure on Merseyside.

However, with PSG only looking to sanction a loan deal, the Dutchman was pushed further down the wish list in favor of permanent arrivals, before eventually signing on loan for Leipzig in 2023 without a purchase option.

That loan was extended for another season, of course, and now Klopp could be crucial in ensuring the youngster never leaves. Having once tried to lure him to England, it's now looking likely he'll have to stop him from going instead.

Even if the German succeeds, however, Leipzig still has the tricky obstacle of PSG's $87million (£68m/€80m) asking price to overcome. Simons has only featured 11 times for the Ligue 1 champions, yet it recognises just how highly-rated he has become.

Liverpool was just one of Europe's elite to be mentioned in the same breath as Simons during the summer, and that he had 'good connections' to Arne Slot.

With still yet to sign a new deal and commit his long-term future to the club, Liverpool could swoop for the highly-rated youngster next summer - if Klopp can't ruin those plans first.