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Juventus and Liverpool’s target reach a personal agreement
Teun Koopmeiners, an Atalanta midfielder, has been linked to Liverpool for a number of weeks as they aim to add some fresh faces to their midfield. They haven’t, however, yet taken any official action to complete the deal.
The midfielder was also a target for Juventus, who are currently trying to complete the Dutchman’s transfer to Turin after reaching a personal terms agreement with him in May. The Bianconeri have reportedly offered β¬45 million for Koopmeiners, according to Mirror (who quote Italian publications). It is unclear, though, if La Dea will accept that offer or will pursue a larger transfer fee.
However, Thiago Motta will be hopeful that the Dutch international will be available to him when the new Serie A season begins, having previously worked out the finer details with the player.Juventus’s haste to go past Liverpool to Koopmeiners is a sign that they are seeking to sign Adrien Rabiot, who is currently a free agent and may end up at Manchester United after turning down a contract extension at the Allianz Stadium.
Koopmeiners would have been a great addition to Liverpool’s squad, therefore Arne Slot and the team are devastated to have lost him. He is a versatile midfield player who is active and fit for today’s engine room.The 26-year-old still has his best years of football ahead of him, so if Juventus can sign him for under β¬45 million, they will be extremely pleased with their acquisition of one of the best midfielders in Serie A at what may turn out to be a great deal.
If Liverpool wants to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City for the top spot in the Premier League next season, they need to act quickly. The club’s cautious approach to the transfer market is not doing them any credit.To the dismay of the supporters and even Arne Slot, they do not appear to be in advanced talks with any of their targets at this time.