Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who has been coached by Arne Slot during his time at AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, has been continuously linked with Liverpool.
In addition, they have shown interest in fellow midfielder Ederson. However, the 26-year-old midfielder’s priority is to remain in Italy and Juventus is the most likely new destination.
The club, which is aiming to regain Serie A with new coach Thiago Motta, continues to follow the player’s progress as the centrepiece of its midfield strengthening.
According to Xavier Jacobelli (Italian journalist), Juventus are currently leading the battle and it seems to depend on them paying the asking price.
On the other hand, he also reported that Liverpool are also quietly waiting and could become rivals.
“The 60 million euros (£50.5m) for Koopmeiners is a fair price and the success of the operation will depend on Juventus.”
“Koopmeiners would be the crowning achievement of this super midfield that he (Motta) is building. However, be careful of Liverpool who are still waiting, but who could become a very dangerous competitor.”
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For Liverpool, midfielder is not a position they need to acquire this summer. They are targeting centre-backs and attackers, and with a budget that is not exactly plentiful, it is unlikely that they will spend €60 million on a player.
So is there a future for the Dutch international to land at Anfield, contrary to expectations…?