Liverpool’s managing director Billy Hogan has said the club is not any more the “sleeping giant” of English football.

Liverpool are as of now best of the Premier League having taken nine points from their opening three matches of the new season and, away from the pitch, annual commercial revenues have more than doubled to £136m since Hogan joined the club as managing commercial officer in 2012.

Jurgen Klopp could put intensely in this year transfer window, spending a total of £177m on four new signings, and Hogan trusts the club has gained huge ground since his coming to Merseyside.

“It’s very different six years on,” Hogan told the Liverpool Echo.

“We have propelled the club a considerable amount in that time. Plainly, from a business point of view, which has been my region of obligation, that is developed essentially.

“However, all the more essential and I think what everybody is most pleased with is the methodology we’ve had since FSG took over – how we assembled the club economically long-term to be successful on the pitch. That’s ultimately what this is all about – everyone here wants to win.

“Over the entire team of staff off the pitch there’s a tremendous need to restore the club to where we trust it has a place at the highest point of world football. We can’t do that by kicking a ball yet we can do that by driving the business forward.

“This is tied in with making our fans glad for the club. Staying here today, the club is in a hugely positive place. The football is tremendous, the team is playing extraordinary and we’re altogether amped up for what’s to come... https:///2QclDLZ