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Getty Images Following a two-year absence from the Champions League, a potential return for the Reds would be a statement, according to the club's coach. Jurgen Klopp is not feeling the pressure as he stands on the brink of leading Liverpool back into the Champions League - an achievement the German feels would send out a significant message. The five-time European champions have not featured in the competition since the 2014-15 campaign under Brendan Rodgers, when they finished third in their group and dropped into the Europa League. Klopp led the club to a fourth-place Premier League finish last season - his first full term in charge - and they are favourites to qualify for the group stages after a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim in the first leg of their play-off last week. RELATED HOFFENHEIM RECREATE THE BEATLES' ABBEY ROAD COVER AHEAD OF LIVERPOOL CLASH LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: THE LATEST & LIVE PLAYER RUMOURS FROM ANFIELD KLOPP READY TO WELCOME C

Getty Images Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Arsenal as doubt continues to cloud the futures of the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez CHELSEA TO BID £35M FOR OX Chelsea are ready to make a £35 million offer for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after the attacker told Arsenal he wants to leave, according to  The Sun .  The 24-year-old has one year left on his current deal and is reportedly willing to move across London to join up with the champions.  WILSHERE SET FOR ARSENAL STAY Jack Wilshere is set to stay at Arsenal following discussions with manager Arsene Wenger, the  Daily Mirror  reports. Wenger has reportedly told Wilshere, who has been linked with the likes of Newcastle United and Milan, to stay and fight for his place at the Emirates Stadium. WENGER STANDS FIRM ON ALEXIS Arsenal could be persuaded to sell Alexis Sanchez for £70 million, but Arsene Wenger remains determined to keep the Chilean, according to

Getty Images Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving the Red Devils as Jose Mourinho embarks on another big summer of spending UTD AMONG CLUBS IN FOR GARAY Manchester United are among a host of clubs interested in Valencia centre-back Ezequiel Garay, according to  The Sun . The Red Devils reportedly sent their chief scout to Spain last weekend to watch the 30-year-old, who is also being monitored by Tottenham, Juventus and Benfica. SPURS CLOSE ON €25M AURIER DEAL Tottenham are close to agreeing a €25 million fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Serge Aurier, according to  L'Equipe  . Aurier has been a target for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, but Spurs now appear to be favourites to sign the right-back after already reportedly agreeing personal terms. JUVENTUS AND MAN UTD WANT ARSENAL MIDFIELDER Manchester United have entered the race for Arsenal's midfield prospect Marcus McGuane but Juventus currentl