Liverpool to play Bayern Munich in showpiece pre-season friendly at Allianz Arena

Organisers of the Audi Cup are understood to be in talks with the Reds over their involvement in the tournament ahead of the 2017/18 season, report the Liverpool Echo.

Should an agreement be reached then Jurgen Klopp will take the Reds back to his homeland in early August to the stadium where he had a number of battles during his tenure at Borussia Dortmund.

The Audi Cup is a biennial two-day four-team competition which is hosted by Bayern Munich. would be guaranteed two fixtures against top opposition.

When it was last held in 2015 Bayern beat Real Madrid in the final with Tottenham winning the third place play-off against AC Milan. Manchester United, Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Manchester City have also previously been involved.

When it was last held in 2015 Bayern beat Real Madrid in the final with Tottenham winning the third place play-off against AC Milan. Manchester United, Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Manchester City have also previously been involved.