Liverpool are one of three Premier League clubs showing interest in Barcelona midfielder Frankie de Jong if the Dutchman decides to leave the La Liga side in January.
The former Ajax player is recognized as one of the best midfielders in Europe, but his playing time has been limited this season with exciting prospects Gave and Pedri being favored to start alongside Sergio Busquets in Xavi’s squad.
This report comes from ESPN, which states that Chelsea and Manchester United are the other English teams monitoring the Dutch international’s situation.
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Both clubs came close to reaching an agreement for the 25-year-old in the summer, but he decided to stay in Spain and fight for his place at the Camp Nou.
De Jong still has four years left on his current deal with the five-time Champions League winners, but with the Catalan side under serious financial pressure, it is believed they want the Dutchman off their books.
That sparks the idea that they may be willing to see it go for a reduced fee in the near future, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Liverpool are in dire need of a makeover, especially in midfield, and the dynamic midfielder would be a great addition.
Borussia Dortmund’s teenage star Jude Bellingham is reportedly the Reds’ main target, so De Jong could well be a plan B, albeit a very good player in his own right.
The 44-cap Dutch star has started just five of his 12 appearances for Xavi’s side this term and may therefore look to rekindle his promising career elsewhere.
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