I cannot sync my iphone to new itunes library.

I have the latest update of itunes on both computers and the latest software update on my iPhone 5s.
I have recently gotten a new laptop. I have downloaded itunes and transferred my itunes library from my old computer to my new laptop via home sharing. However, I could not sync any of the music to my iphone. I have also downloaded the transferred music from iCloud and backed up my iphone to the new laptop in the hope this would help. However it has not made a difference and I still cannot sync my iphone.
How am I able to solve this problem?
Many Thanks

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