£60m forward Traore placed on top of Klopp’s transfer wishlist

Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, is aspiring to lure Wolves speed machine, Adama Traore to join his champions-elect.

Klopp has the powerful £60million-rated wideman at the top of his summer hitlist as he looks for a squad upgrade and to ease pressure on his front three.

Traore, 24, has been a sensation under Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo this season and has terrorised defences with his pace and improved use of the ball.

Wolves, who have used him at wing-back and in more attacking positions, would want more than £60m for the former ­Barcelona kid – who has also reportedly attracted interest from Manchester United and Man City.

Traore joined Wolves in August 2018 for under £20m from Middlesbrough but his recent displays will see that price rocket.

That will stretch the Kop coffers to the limit as they feel the pain of losses during the pandemic.

Liverpool are missing out on millions in matchday revenue and have the threat of a TV hit too.

The Anfield club badly need the season to finish with just two wins needed to confirm their title and avoid any further damage.

Klopp could finance a move for Traore by selling a fringe man or two but that is unlikely to raise enough cash.

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If striker Mo Salah left it would bring in funds but that exit is clearly not currently part of the ­Liverpool masterplan for next season

Klopp will keep his ­fingers crossed that the season is completed and he can add the threat of Traore to his attack options which include Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.