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Liverpool missed out on the Premier League to Manchester City by one point but the Reds took the title race down to the wire. 

Jurgen Klopp's side did all they could to challenge the champions, pushing them to the limit on the final day of the season before a win over Wolves couldn't clinch glory. 

However the Reds boss will not be lingering in a title-loss hangover and Liverpool will already be planning their attack as they prepare to battle City again next season. 

The Merseyside club may have been hot on City's heels this term but Pep Guardiola has already taken his side to the next level with the signing of Erling Haaland. 

Now it's Klopp's turn to tweak his squad to match his league rivals move for move. The manager has already started with the first signing through the door - 19-year-old Fabio Carvalho from Fulham for £7.7million - but more improvements are expected as the Reds prepare to hit the ground running in August. 

Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the steps Liverpool could take as they strategise their plan of attack to take the reigning Premier League champions down. 

Certainty over stars' futures

Liverpool superstars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are out of contract at the end of next season and the Reds cannot afford to have their futures at the club still uncertain heading into next season. 

Mane was in firing form for Liverpool during the home stretch of the season but following the Reds' Champions League defeat, he looks increasingly likely to make an Anfield exit this summer. 

Bayern Munich are believed to be in pole position to snatch up the forward in the transfer window to replace Robert Lewandowski, who has stated his desire to leave the German side. 

Meanwhile, Salah looked to have been affected by his ongoing contract saga with his form noticeably dropping off during the home stretch of the season as his situation dominated headlines. 

The Egyptian has committed to the Reds for the 2022-23 season but is yet to be tied down to a new deal amid halting talks with the club. 

And, Salah could reportedly make a shock move to a Premier League rival once his contract at Anfield expires, according to The Athletic. 

With Roberto Firmino also entering the final year of his deal, the Reds were always said to be unlikely to agree new contracts with all three of their original attacking trident. 

But with Mane one foot out of the door and Salah's head filled with the prospect of a top-flight betrayal, Liverpool need to make a decision on his future or risk the uncertainty threatening not only Salah's performance next season but also the squad's. 

If the star duo intend to make an Anfield exit this summer and the next, Liverpool also can't afford to leave bringing in replacements until the end of next season. 

An heir-apparent needs to be poised ready to take over to ensure the Reds remain at the top of their game and in reach of City.  

Klopp has already begun building Liverpool 2.0 with the additions of Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota to an already stellar front line and the signing of 19-year-old Fabio  Carvalho is a hint that the revamp is continuing.

But a clear replacement for Mane, who can play across the front three, could further steady the ship and settle the nerves on Merseyside ahead of their title challenge. 

Midfield reinforcements

Liverpool's midfield isn't exactly the youngest with a first choice three of Jordan Henderson and Thiago (31) and Fabinho (28). 

However, the midfielders are certainly not letting their veteran status slow them down as Jurgen Klopp's engine room is undoubtedly the beating heart of his side. 

This has been highlighted when the Reds have taken a hit this season when Thiago and Fabinho have been ruled out through injury. 

While Klopp has the benefit of calling on the likes of Naby Keita and Curtis Jones, they can't quite match the level set by the first-choice trio. 

Furthermore, Liverpool looked set for a similar

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