Liverpool interested in 25-year-old Barcelona megastar – English sources

Just a few more days left before the summer transfer window of 2022 comes to a close and Liverpool are plotting a late raid on Barcelona for the signing of midfielder Frenkie de Jong, reports the Mirror.

De Jong’s future has been a much-talked-about subject throughout the summer, with links to Manchester United and then Chelsea doing the rounds regularly.

In fact, Barça even had an €85 million agreement with Manchester United to sell the Dutchman, only for him to refuse a move and stay put. Having decided to stay, the midfielder is now reportedly open to taking a pay cut and has given the green light for talks.

Despite this development, de Jong might still end up moving away, with Liverpool now throwing their hat in the ring for the Netherlands international.

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have made a poor start to the season and have been hampered by injuries, especially in the midfield department. It has made the German reconsider his stance about not strengthening his options in the centre of the park.

“I know we have had this discussion since it all started and I am the one who said we don’t need a midfielder and you were all right and I was wrong. We are looking for it, and if it is the right player we need him and if it is not the right player we don’t need him,” Klopp admitted.

And de Jong is a name reportedly under consideration at Anfield, with reports even claiming that an offer was being readied for the Netherlands international.

However, the big question would be whether de Jong is willing to consider a move to Liverpool this summer. The midfielder has been very clear on his stance that he does not wish to leave Barcelona, especially for Manchester United.

However, a move to Liverpool would allow him to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League and challenge for titles and trophies. It certainly sets up for an intriguing final few days in the summer window.