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Jurgen Klopp believes rumoured interest from the Spanish giants in Liverpool’s prized assets is a sign of the club’s progress - but he doesn’t fear losing anyone.

Speculation this week suggested that Barcelona are preparing a £20million bid for in-form right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

Philippe Coutinho has been linked with Real Madrid after Brazil legend Ronaldo stated that his fellow countryman would be the ideal addition to Zinedine Zidane’s side.

Liverpool have no intention of selling either player but Klopp says the calibre of their suitors is a compliment to the duo’s outstanding form.

Asked about the speculation, Klopp said: “That’s a really good sign!

“Only the big clubs, yes?

“A few months ago it was like ‘he will go to Aston Villa and try to bring them back to the Premier League’.

“What can I say? It’s better that they talk about Real Madrid and Barcelona.

“How many matches have we played? Nine? ****ing hell, nine matches and we talk about all this stuff.

“Do they want to get them in winter or the next window? Do they think they can buy Clyney in winter? Come on. It’s nice but not important.”

Klopp spoke in the summer about striving to make Liverpool the ultimate destination for top-level talent rather than simply a stepping stone.

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The Reds’ recent history has seen the likes of Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano, Fernando Torres, Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling move on in order to achieve their ambitions.

But Klopp is determined to put a stop to that and after such a flying start to the campaign he can’t see anyone casting admiring glances elsewhere.

“It’s very important that we start a way that gives us all the feeling that we can be successful,” he added.

“In this moment when you are smart enough you want to stay and go in this way together. There is nothing I can say in this moment that would change our way. It’s good.”