Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg impressed at Mainz last season. With fellow countryman Arne Slot taking over as coach, he started several games in pre-season but failed to secure a place in the starting line-up.
Depending on the departure of Joe Gomez, he was confirmed as fourth-best or better in the centre-back position, and the player wanted to move on in search of playing time.
And with the transfer market deadline looming, the race for the player, in which many clubs, especially in the Bundesliga, are interested, is now in full swing.
According to German Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly made contact with Liverpool for the 22-year-old centre-back, while Brentford are also continuing negotiations. They are also demanding a transfer fee of £25 million, higher than previously.
“Bayer 04 Leverkusen have made contact with FC Liverpool about a potential deal for Sepp van den Berg.”
“Interest from Leverkusen now concrete after Van den Berg was on their list as reported.”
“Been told that Liverpool demand £25m now!”
“Brentford, also there with concrete talks as via David Ornstein.”
“Leverkusen and Brentford, both clubs now in contact with Liverpool to find solutions and agreements.”
🚨🔴 Excl | Bayer 04 Leverkusen have made contact with FC Liverpool about a potential deal for Sepp van den Berg ✔️
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 20, 2024
Interest from Leverkusen now concrete after Van den Berg was on their list as reported.
📍Been told that Liverpool demand £25m now!
Brentford, also there with… pic.twitter.com/nhUUtOYRvl
What sort of career will the young Liverpool defender, who has become a summer favourite, have in store…?