Liverpool's Real Madrid blow as Jurgen Klopp enters talks for coaching return

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Today's updates see Real Madrid make a determination regarding a longstanding Reds target, while former boss Jürgen Klopp addresses his future plans publicly, reports the Liverpool Echo.Klopp confirms talksKlopp states he doesn't expect Red Bull to stand in his way of taking up the Germany manager's position after confirming conversations are ongoing to replace Julian Nagelsmann.Nagelsmann swiftly stepped down from his post following Germany's penalty shootout elimination against Paraguay at the World Cup on Monday. The former Anfield chief, who currently holds the position of Red Bull's global head of soccer, has been attending the World Cup in his capacity as a pundit for German broadcaster Magenta.Speaking on air, he confirmed that his current employers would not stand in the way of his desire to take the helm of the national side."Yes, I can confirm the talks," Klopp told Magenta.

I'm under contract with Red Bull. I've said I'm interested in the talks.

They will be intensive because this isn't only about Julian Nagelsmann."I have an existing contract with Red Bull. But I've also made it clear that I'm interested in talks with the DFB."I also have to speak with (Red Bull CEO) Oliver Mintzlaff.