Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has poured scorn on Uefa's Financial Fair Play rules as little more than a ‘suggestion' over Neymar’s £198 million move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Klopp is bemused the astronomical figures involved in the deal are allowed given the intention to curb the excessive spending power of the world’s wealthiest clubs. He said he hopes it does not start a trend of similar deals.

“There are clubs that can pay fees like that – Manchester City and PSG. Everyone knows that,” said Klopp.

“I thought Fair Play was made so that situations like that can't happen. That's more of a suggestion than a real rule. I don't understand that. I don't know how it happens.

“That's not the next step I hope. I think and hope it will stay an exception but we don't know.”