Jurgen Klopp has revealed just how close Liverpool came to signing Kylian Mbappe while he was in charge at Anfield. In a stunning admission‚ Klopp‚ who was covering the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco for German television station Magenta TV‚ detailed live on air how Mbappe was almost a Liverpool player in 2016. Mbappe‚ then a rising star teenager at Monaco‚ had Europe's elite scrambling to win his signature and Liverpool were no different.

AS Monaco rule out summer exit for Brazil star Vanderson

Mohamed-Ali Cho emerges as AS Monaco target

AS Monaco CEO casts doubt over Paul Pogba's future

DONE DEAL: Sadibou Sane completes AS Monaco switch from Metz

Brazilian Filipe Luis appointed as new head coach of AS Monaco as Pocognoli replacement

AS Monaco appoint Dennis Schmitt as youth team manager

Does it pay to be a 'selling club'? Brighton‚ RB Leipzig‚ Atalanta‚ Sevilla & AS Monaco examined

Besiktas sign Kassoum Ouattara from AS Monaco

Ansu Fati's father hits out at Barcelona after sealing Monaco transfer

Caio Henrique joins Ajax from Monaco on five-year deal

Monaco sign Barcelona forward Ansu Fati on permanent deal

AS Monaco confirm departure of Senegal star Krepin Diatta

Monaco trigger €11m option after Fati loan from Barcelona

Ultimate rejection: Liverpool and Man United told by Frenchman he prefers PSG move

Brighton keen on Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara

Monaco agree deal for Metz defender Sadibou Sane

Roberto De Zerbi identifies ‘magic' 17-G/A attacker as key piece of Tottenham rebuild

Sources: Chelsea want €55m-rated former Arsenal ace with 24-G/A last season

AS Monaco's Caio Henrique set for Ajax Medical

PSG lead Liverpool in the race for Monaco and France's Maghnes Akliouche

Monaco's Kassoum Ouattara agrees terms with Besiktas

For players seeking a transfer‚ there's no better opportunity to put themselves in the shop window than at a World Cup. You might recall James Rodriguez‚ then a somewhat little-known midfielder for Monaco‚ announcing himself on the world stage with six goals in Brazil. One of those‚ a long-range volley against Uruguay‚ will go down as one of the greatest strikes in World Cup history. Weeks later‚ Real Madrid came calling with a bid of more than £70million.

USMNT's World Cup star Folarin Balogun expected to leave Monaco this summer

Balogun aims to leave Monaco amid Serie A interest as price tag set

Lyon enter race for Monaco‚ Forest target Lois Openda

Monaco and Ajax finalise Caio Henrique transfer agreement

Monaco set to trigger Ansu Fati purchase clause from Barcelona

Monaco's Ouattara on radar of Premier League and Turkish clubs

Liverpool and PSG target Akliouche confirms Monaco exit after World Cup

Arsenal transfer target gets over England World Cup snub with gorgeous WAG at Monaco GP

Barcelona and Monaco seal €11m Ansu Fati transfer deal

Tottenham prepared to spend big on €50 million-rated Ligue 1 talent

Liverpool confirm pre-season meeting with AS Monaco

Monaco to pay €25K a game to allow Filipe Luis to become manager as he holds wrong license

Fati seals permanent Monaco move as Barca land €17m windfall

OFFICIAL: AS Monaco part ways with Sebastien Pocognoli

Lamine Camara moment shows why he would be perfect Newcastle signing amid telling admission

Monaco want a second Barcelona star to follow Ansu Fati to the club

AS Monaco set to part ways with Sebastien Pocognoli

Ranking the 10 biggest clubs who look set to miss out on European football: Chelsea‚ Monaco‚ Ajax.

Newcastle have already held 'talks' with Paul Pogba's Monaco teammate

Tottenham target Frenchman on Liverpool radar to replace Mohamed Salah

Mathys Detourbet set for Man City move ahead of Monaco loan

Tottenham and Manchester United battling for £40m attacking sensation

Lille deal major blow to Monaco's Champions League hopes

AS Monaco intend to negotiate Barcelona down on Ansu Fati purchase

Monaco make Ansu Fati transfer decision following Barcelona loan

Paul Pogba opens up on injury struggles after first Monaco start

Inside Paul Pogba's comeback after doping scandal - Medical disaster and Monaco nightmare

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati hoping for Monaco stay

'I watched Paul Pogba's Monaco nightmare up close - the worst case scenario has happened'

Late Toulouse leveller sees Monaco miss chance to move into Ligue 1's top six

The French star‚ who rejoined United in a then world-record deal worth £89million in 2016‚ was involved in several public bust-ups with Mourinho before the Portuguese was sacked in December 2018. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast‚ Pogba‚ now at Monaco after returning to football following an 18-month doping ban‚ claims problems between the pair began with his injury issues.

USMNT's Balogun on pace for history with Monaco

Monaco come from two down to earn point against Auxerre

Pogba happy to be back for Monaco in victory over Paris FC

Paul Pogba insists he 'feels great' and vowed to help Monaco until the end of the season after ending a four-month spell on the treatment table. Pogba came on for the final 21 minutes of Monaco's 4-1 defeat by Paris FC on Friday night‚ earning his first minutes on the pitch since December. The 33-year-old‚ who came on with Monaco already trailing 3-1‚ was given a warm ovation by both sets of supporters when he came off the bench.

Monaco's Ligue 1 winning streak comes to abrupt end with defeat to Paris

Monaco is weighing a decisive move involving Barcelona

Immobile & Koleosho fly flag for Italy as Paris FC crush Pogba's Monaco

Transfer rumors‚ news: Man United‚ Liverpool fight for Monaco forward

Report: Man United rival Liverpool for transfer of versatile 24-year-old attacker

Villa table offer for Monaco keeper Benchaouch

Monaco move in European spots with pivotal win over Marseille

Monaco include Pogba in squad for Marseille clash

Paul Pogba avaliable for Monaco ahead of Marseille clash

Pogba's salary at Monaco revealed: Former Man Utd star not among club's top 10 earners

Balogun linked with PL return amid fine Monaco form

MATT BARLOW: Spurs are searching for their fourth head coach in 295 days after Tudor left‚ with icon Glenn Hoddle among those under consideration for what would be a sensational return. But one person who has already ruled themselves out of consideration is former Monaco boss Hutter. Tottenham‚ meanwhile‚ are looking for someone to take over immediately and be in position for their game against Sunderland on Sunday.

Hutter breaks silence on Tottenham job links after Tudor's exit

WATCH: Pogba scores in Monaco defeat to Brentford

Pogba scores in Monaco friendly ahead of return

VIDEO: Pogba finally scores first goal for Monaco with thunderous shot

Balogun bags late penalty as Monaco comeback to beat Ligue 1 rivals Lyon

Paul Pogba makes long awaited return to Monaco training

Newcastle watching Monaco midfielder Camara

Balogun on target as Monaco breeze past Brest to break into top five

Resurgent Monaco beat PSG to reignite title race

PSG beaten by Monaco but still four points clear in Ligue 1

Monaco dent PSG title hopes with victory at Parc des Princes

In-form Monaco stun PSG as Ligue 1 title race takes another turn

Monaco chief addresses Paul Pogba's future as struggled continue

Does Pogba have a future at Monaco? Exit rumours addressed

Umtiti on Pogba's Monaco comeback: We just spoke‚ he told me...

Holders PSG knock out 10-man Monaco to reach last 16

Highlights: Holders PSG survive huge Monaco scare to advance to last 16

Holders PSG survive late scare against ten men Monaco to progress to last 16

WATCH: Champions in trouble? Akliouche draws Monaco level on aggregate with PSG

The 4 PSG stars who will miss the clash against Monaco including Ousmane Dembélé

PSG vs Monaco LIVE - UEFA Champions League latest as hosts look to build on first-leglead

Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco: Stream‚ TV channels & where to watch

Stunning Monaco comeback puts serious dent in Lens' Ligue 1 title hopes

IN FOCUS: Monaco seeking inspiration from Sunderland loanee Adingra

Mbappé‚ Doué‚ Messi & Co. - Players to score the most Champions League goals before turning 21

Unforgivable double Tottenham transfer blunder laid bare as PSG punish rivals

Substitute Doue inspires PSG to comeback at Monaco

Shock sub‚ red card and a thrilling comeback - How wild UCL tie between Monaco and PSG unfolded

Highlights: Super sub Doue stars as PSG mount sensational comeback over ten-man Monaco

Desire Doue doubles sees PSG survive Monaco Champions League play-off scare