Report: New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp keen to sign Berardi

Domenico Berardi (C) of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match against Genoa on January 18, 2015
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Newly-appointed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to bring young Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi to Anfield in the January transfer window, according to a report.

New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi to be his first signing at the club, according to a report.

Klopp, who has allegedly been an admirer of the 21-year-old for some time, according to Calciomercato.

The attacking midfielder, who has yet to find the net in this season's Serie A, was co-owned by Juventus and Sassuolo until this summer, when Sassuolo bought out Berardi for £7.4m.

The Old Lady have retained the option to re-purchase the player for £18.5m next summer, yet Liverpool will reportedly not be put off by this clause.

Newly-appointed boss Klopp stated this week that he will not spend transfer funds 'for the sake of it'.

Domenico Berardi of Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the goal 2-0 during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan on May 17, 2015
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