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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that possessing an "unlimited" transfer budget would make a manager's job considerably easier, despite never having that luxury himself.
The German coach currently serves as head of soccer for the Red Bull Group following his departure from Anfield last summer. Arne Slot took over the reins and subsequently guided the Reds to their second Premier League crown and 20th top-flight championship.
The Reds have also been busy in the summer transfer market, with the headline acquisitions being Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. Freddie Woodman, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike also completed switches to Merseyside this summer.
Liverpool spent around $600 million this summer revamping its squad.
While Klopp received support during his tenure at the helm of the Reds, his expenditure never approached this summer's massive outlay.
When 433 posed the question of whether he would choose unlimited training time or an unlimited transfer budget, Klopp responded: "Sorry, I cannot decide.
"My preferred situation would have been unlimited budget and then unlimited time to train. Both is not possible.
"Coaches need more time to train, definitely, but unlimited budget makes life much easier. I can tell you.
"Not from experience, just from... I heard about it."
Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle on deadline day for a British record transfer fee, believed to be around $169 million.
"I feel amazing," he said on joining the Reds.
"It’s been a long journey to get here. But I’m super-happy to be a part of this team, this club, and everything it stands for. It’s something I’m proud of and I’m really looking forward to it.
"I’m just happy it’s done and that I can get back to work. I’m looking forward to seeing my teammates and the fans, and getting back out there."
Isak added: "I think I have a lot to give, I think I have a lot to improve. I’m a striker, but I always want to give as much as possible to the team, mainly goals, but much more than that as well.
"I want to win everything. Yeah, [as simple as that]."
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