Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Serie A club Atalanta.
According to a report via Daily Mirror, Liverpool are keen on signing Teun Koopmeiners, who is valued at €40 million by Serie A club Atalanta. Liverpool certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for him at the end of the season.
Teun Koopmeiners in Demand
They will face competition from Serie A giants Juventus, who are keen on signing the player as well. Recent reports have also linked the Dutchman with other Premier League bigwigs like Manchester United and Newcastle United. Koopmeiners will add defensive stability and depth to their midfield.
Liverpool need to bring in a quality defensive midfielder, and they were prepared to spend big money on players like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in the summer. It will be interesting to see if Atalanta are willing to sanction the departure of the midfielder at the end of the season.
Koopmeiners is likely to be tempted to move to the Premier League if there is a concrete offer on the table. It will be a step up in his career, and he will be attracted to the idea of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. He will want to prove himself against the best players in the Premier League, and a move to Liverpool would allow him to compete for major trophies as well.
Liverpool already have top class Dutch internationals like Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk at their disposal. Koopmeiners will be tempted to reunite with his compatriots at Anfield. The reported €40 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of his ability, and the midfielder certainly has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League.
Juventus are one of the biggest clubs in the world as well. But the Serie A giants might struggle to compete with Liverpool financially. It remains to be seen whether the Reds can win the race for his signature at the end of the season. A winter move seems highly unlikely, and Liverpool have other priorities if they decide to sign players this month. Signing a central defender is more essential right now.
