First signing of the post-Klopp era is close to signing, zero cost

Liverpool are looking for reinforcements for next season, with the confirmation that Jürgen Klopp will not be the manager, Liverpool are tightening their grip on Lloyd Kelly. The 25-year-old Bournemouth star is out of contract at the end of the season and has no intention of renewing it.

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Bournemouth captain, Andoni Iraola opted to take the armband off Lloyd Kelly and give it to Neto. A decision that shows the distance between the 25-year-old central defender and the southern English club.

A free agent at the end of the season, Kelly's stance of not renewing his contract led to this reaction. A signing that several Premier League teams will dispute. As Football Insider 247 reports, Liverpool are keeping an eye on the Bristol defender.

But the Reds, who have yet to choose a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, will not have it easy. According to reports, Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham will be Liverpool's main rivals for Lloyd Kelly, who is expected to sign him on a free transfer.

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The player has opened the door to continue in the Premier League, but from the Old Continent there are more suitors. In that sense, AC Milan and Juventus in Italy and several Bundesliga clubs have shown interest in the British defender.