Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are preparing a €40 million offer to sign 27-year-old Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong. They will face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City as well for the Barcelona mainstay.
The Dutchman is certainly one of the best central midfielders in La Liga, and he could prove to be an excellent addition to the Liverpool squad as well. Liverpool need more depth in the middle of the park.
Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have been overused this season, and Arne Slot needs more options at their disposal. Liverpool will be hoping to win multiple trophies next season, and they need more depth in the squad.
The 27-year-old midfielder has proven himself in the Netherlands and Spain. He has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well. The player is at the peak of his career, and he will look to compete at the highest level. Liverpool can provide him with that opportunity.
They have won the Premier League this season, and they will be hoping to compete for the league title once again next year. The Mersyside outfit will aim to fight for the UEFA Champions League as well. The Reds are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be quite exciting for De Jong.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are going through financial difficulties, and it would not be a surprise if they are willing to sell the player. The 27-year-old is not an indispensable asset for the Catalan club, and Liverpool will certainly fancy their chances of getting the deal done.
Arsenal and Manchester City keen
Arsenal are keen on the player as well. Jorginho and Thomas Partey are expected to leave the North London club in the summer, and Arsenal will need to replace them adequately. It is no surprise that they are looking at the Netherlands international. They have been linked with Martin Zubimendi as well.
As far as Manchester City are concerned, they have been quite mediocre in the middle of the park they season. They need a quality midfield controller to replace Ilkay Gündogan in the long run, and the Barcelona star could be ideal.
The Dutchman could form a solid partnership with Nico Gonzalez and Rodri at the heart of the Manchester City midfield next season. It is unclear if a €40 million bid will do the job for Barcelona, but the Netherlands international could prove to be a bargain at that price.