Liverpool have ‘explored’ a transfer for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners however face competitors from Juventus, in response to Tutto Atalanta.
The 26-year-old has been the most effective central midfielders within the Italian prime flight this season, that includes in 28 Serie A matches and netting 12 objectives from the defensive midfield place.
His performances within the Europa League for Atalanta have additionally caught the attention of a number of European prime golf equipment and Tutto Atalanta experiences that Juventus are set to rival Liverpool for his signature.
Juve’s sporting director, Christiano Giuntoli, has been carefully monitoring the 21-cap Netherland Worldwide, and the Italian giants are anticipated to accentuate their efforts to signal Koopmeiners in the event that they safe a spot within the Champions League.
Regardless of the curiosity from the Bianconeri, the report provides that Liverpool have intensified their curiosity within the former AZ Alkmaar star and have already explored the opportunity of bringing the midfielder to Anfield.
Whereas the €36k-per-week star could favour a transfer to Turin, Liverpool nonetheless pose a ‘severe risk’ in usurping the 36-time Italian champions in securing a transfer for the midfield gem.
Koopmeiners is contracted on the Gewiss Stadium till 2027 and the report says Atalanta worth the participant at round €60m (£51m). Nonetheless, they’re more likely to settle for a suggestion value nearer to €50m (£43m) if it’s placed on the desk this summer season.
Midfield depth
After a summer season of failed switch strikes for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia – who each joined Chelsea – the Reds finally signed Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo to supply defensive cowl in the course of the park.
Whereas Gravenberch has been utilised in a extra superior function, Endo has been glorious within the holding midfield place, permitting Alexis MacAlister to maneuver ahead and giving the Argentine extra freedom.
Nonetheless, Liverpool are nonetheless out there for one more defensive midfielder and Koopmeiners possesses all of the traits to thrive at Anfield.
His 12 objectives throughout all competitions show that apart from offering defensive solidity to his crew, he’s additionally a risk going ahead and might slot into a sophisticated function if given the prospect.
With Arne Slot set to take over the reins at Liverpool subsequent season, Koopmeiners’ versatility may present the Dutch supervisor with depth and high quality in the course of the park.
Nonetheless, with the participant reported to desire a transfer to the Allianz Stadium, it stays to be seen if Liverpool are in a position to win the race for his signature this summer season.
