Reigning Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven have reportedly abandoned their move to sign 22-year-old Liverpool defensive prospect Sepp van den Berg.
According to a report by Dutch outlet Voetbal International, Sepp van den Berg will not join PSV Eindhoven in the summer transfer window. The 2023/24 Eredivisie winners have cooled their interest in the 22-year-old Liverpool defensive prospect after failing to secure an agreement to secure his services.
Sepp van den Berg and his Liverpool woes
Sepp van den Berg has failed to establish a foothold in the first-team squad since joining Liverpool from PEC Zwolle in July 2019. The Dutchman generated much hype when he arrived at Anfield half a decade ago. However, he has struggled to carve out a place for himself in the Reds’ backline.
The 22-year-old defensive prospect has managed only 271 minutes of game time across four appearances thus far for Liverpool. Instead, van den Berg has excelled in his loan spells away from the Merseyside club, making his mark at Preston North End and FSV Mainz 05.
However, Sepp van den Berg’s struggles to establish a foothold in the first-team squad at Anfield have left him increasingly frustrated. The young Dutch defender is ready to part ways with Liverpool before the summer transfer window closes. He does not have a shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with PSV Eindhoven keen on signing him.
PSV Eindhoven interest in the Dutchman
PSV Eindhoven’s interest in Sepp van den Berg is understandable. The 2023/24 Eredivisie winners are keen on bolstering their backline before the summer transfer window shuts down and have set their sights on the disgruntled Liverpool defensive prospect. However, the Dutch giants have struggled to find a common ground with the Merseyside club over a transfer fee.
With PSV Eindhoven failing to secure an agreement to secure van den Berg’s services, they have cooled their interest in the 22-year-old Dutchman. Instead, the Eredivisie champions have set their sights on signing Adamo Nagalo from Nordsjaelland after walking away from the move for the Liverpool defender.
The Reds have already knocked back multiple offers for the Dutch defensive prospect. So, unless suitors come close to Liverpool’s valuation, van den Berg will not depart from Anfield, although he can force an exit by submitting a transfer request.
