EXCL: Klopp to Barcelona? Plus new Chelsea striker links, Euro giants scouting Arsenal wonderkid, why Spurs are missing out on Nusa, and more

Today's exclusive transfer column, featuring Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal & more!

Is Jurgen Klopp really a candidate for Barcelona?

I think Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have handled matters relating to his departure really well and maturely. A lot of the time when a manager decides to leave there are issues behind the scenes, but in this case it’s a very nice and positive message from both Klopp and Liverpool in terms of their honesty and how they went about it - credit to the club and the manager, it’s not an easy situation to handle in the middle of a fantastic season.

This was completely unexpected - a lot of people at the club and in the industry were not expecting this announcement. Still, it’s not easy and Klopp has decided to leave and he hasn’t got an agreement with any other club, he’s free and he wants to take some time before deciding his next step.