Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes that his team are ready to launch their bid to get back into the top four of the Premier League next season.

The Reds finished seventh in the table in their first season under Rodgers and were 12 points behind Arsenal, who finished in the final Champions League place.

"I'm not here to be comfortable, to sit and earn the money and just enjoy being Liverpool manager," Rodgers told The Mirror.

"There's a pressure that comes with it and I believe we're in a much better place to challenge now. I think we can do it - I believe we have built a real good base this year.

"Of course, it will be a tough ask because, as we improve, other clubs will have masses more money to do so as well. But it's not my job to look for excuses, I have to find the solutions to try to push us in there - and I believe we won't be too far away."

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Sevilla striker Alberto as they look to strengthen their side over the summer.