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Caoimhe O'Neill

Liverpool urged to sign Philippe Coutinho and rival duo to secure Premier League dominance

Former Liverpool star Peter Crouch has urged Jurgen Klopp to sign a trio of players he thinks will ensure the Reds keep adding silverware to their growing honours list.

The ex-England striker has playfully suggested Liverpool should make a shock move for Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne as well as Chelsea ace N'Golo Kante.

Crouch, who turned out 134 times for the club, also thinks the Reds should bring back playmaker Philippe Coutinho - but on one condition.

Writing in his Daily Mail column, he said: "Oh, what a joy that would be! If Liverpool signed De Bruyne, they would win the Premier League, the Champions League and the Grand National next year.

"Maybe if we all throw £10 in, we will raise enough money to make it happen!

"The thing with Liverpool is that they really don't need much. Michael Edwards, their sporting director who I knew from my time at Portsmouth, has overseen an incredible recruitment drive.

"Liverpool don't just have good players - they have good characters too and the training ground is harmonious."

The 39-year-old has also backed the Reds to keep 'evolving', as he continued: "They won't stand still this summer and they will keep evolving.

"The front three is good enough to be left alone but maybe they need something in midfield.

"If it was me, maybe N'Golo Kante would fit right in."

Crouch also said he would bring back Coutinho, but in the knowledge he would be a rotation option rather than first choice.

He added: "I'd even bring Philippe Coutinho back, so long as he knew he would be a squad player."

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