Pep Guardiola has reportedly urged Manchester City to sign 22-year-old Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg from Brentford.
According to a report by Football Transfers, Sepp van den Berg is the subject of interest from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is driving the Premier League champions’ interest in the Brentford defender, who joined the West London club from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. However, a move for the Dutch defender will unlikely see the light of day until next summer.
Sepp van den Berg and his career so far
Sepp van den Berg has finally started finding a stable footing in his career after struggling throughout his ill-fated spell with Liverpool. The Dutchman joined the Merseyside club from PEC Zwolle in July 2019 but barely featured for them in the last half a decade. Instead, he had to suffice with getting game time during his loan spells with Preston North End, FC Schalke 04, and FSV Mainz 05.
The 22-year-old defender’s frustrating stint with Liverpool finally ended in the summer transfer window, with Brentford securing his services. The move has helped van den Berg, who has been a regular for the West London club, turning out 12 times thus far while amassing nearly 1,000 minutes of game time.
Meanwhile, the Dutch defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is driving the Premier League champions’ prospective move for van den Berg, asking them to launch the offensive to sign the former Liverpool prospect.
A big move beckons?
Manchester City’s interest in Sepp van den Berg is surprising. The Premier League champions have a stacked central defensive unit, with Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol making their mark for the club. So, signing another centre-back will not make sense unless one defender leaves Manchester City.
Recent reports have claimed that the Citizens might part ways with Dias next year, with Chelsea keen on signing him. So, the former Liverpool defender might emerge as a viable target. Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing the Dutchman to the Etihad, with the young defensive prospect impressing him during a friendly in 2021.
Guardiola’s desire to bring van den Berg to Manchester City might indicate his readiness to sign a new contract. The Premier League champions have been pushing to keep hold of the former Barcelona manager by tying him to a new contract.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly urged Manchester City to sign 22-year-old Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg from Brentford.
According to a report by Football Transfers, Sepp van den Berg is the subject of interest from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is driving the Premier League champions’ interest in the Brentford defender, who joined the West London club from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. However, a move for the Dutch defender will unlikely see the light of day until next summer.
Sepp van den Berg and his career so far
Sepp van den Berg has finally started finding a stable footing in his career after struggling throughout his ill-fated spell with Liverpool. The Dutchman joined the Merseyside club from PEC Zwolle in July 2019 but barely featured for them in the last half a decade. Instead, he had to suffice with getting game time during his loan spells with Preston North End, FC Schalke 04, and FSV Mainz 05.
The 22-year-old defender’s frustrating stint with Liverpool finally ended in the summer transfer window, with Brentford securing his services. The move has helped van den Berg, who has been a regular for the West London club, turning out 12 times thus far while amassing nearly 1,000 minutes of game time.
Meanwhile, the Dutch defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is driving the Premier League champions’ prospective move for van den Berg, asking them to launch the offensive to sign the former Liverpool prospect.
A big move beckons?
Manchester City’s interest in Sepp van den Berg is surprising. The Premier League champions have a stacked central defensive unit, with Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol making their mark for the club. So, signing another centre-back will not make sense unless one defender leaves Manchester City.
Recent reports have claimed that the Citizens might part ways with Dias next year, with Chelsea keen on signing him. So, the former Liverpool defender might emerge as a viable target. Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing the Dutchman to the Etihad, with the young defensive prospect impressing him during a friendly in 2021.
Guardiola’s desire to bring van den Berg to Manchester City might indicate his readiness to sign a new contract. The Premier League champions have been pushing to keep hold of the former Barcelona manager by tying him to a new contract.