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Liverpool have no plans to off-load striker Danny Ings or pursue a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic this summer.

The Reds were left baffled by rumours that Ings could be on his way to Rangers either on loan or a permanent deal.

The England striker, who made his long-awaited comeback at West Brom on the final day of last term, is highly regarded by Jurgen Klopp.

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Ings’ first season at Liverpool was wrecked by a cruciate ligament injury but the manager believes he will have a key role to play in 2016/17. Ings’ energy makes him a good fit for Klopp’s brand of high intensity football.

The former Burnley frontman will compete with fellow strikers Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi for a starting role with Christian Benteke’s future still uncertain.

Liverpool are continung their efforts to strengthen their squad. However, Kovacic isn’t on their list of targets.

Reports in Italy stated that the Reds were chasing the signature of Croatia international Kovacic, who has been down the pecking order at the Bernabeu. There was similar speculation regarding interest in Kovacic 12 months ago.

The ECHO understands that Liverpool are looking elsewhere as they look to tie up a deal for Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski.