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Frenkie de Jong finds himself in a troublesome scenario at FC Barcelona, having fallen down the pecking order underneath Hansi Flick since getting back from his long-term harm absence.
Certainly, the 27-year-old is already behind Marc Casado, Pedri, Gavi, and Dani Olmo in Flick’s order of choice whereas the German tactician has additionally used Eric Garcia forward of the Dutchman at occasions from the bench.
With De Jong shedding his standing throughout the crew and his contract renewal talks going nowhere, talks of a summer season exit are doing the rounds regardless that we’re nonetheless but to succeed in January.
As per studies Barça have even knowledgeable the previous Ajax man that he should both signal a brand new deal, which will likely be at a decrease wage, or settle for being transfer-listed in the summertime of 2025 as they want to keep away from shedding him at no cost in 2026.
Liverpool desirous about Frenkie de Jong
Now, in keeping with studies in England, as relayed by AS, Premier League giants Liverpool have proven an curiosity in signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
Frenkie de Jong has been poor since getting back from harm. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures)
As per the report, the Reds held an curiosity within the Netherlands worldwide this previous summer season solely, however his harm meant {that a} transfer by no means actually stood any probability of occurring.
Liverpool are thriving underneath Arne Slot and are the frontrunners to win the Premier League title this season. And it seems that the Dutch supervisor needs so as to add extra high quality to his midfield unit by including his compatriot, De Jong subsequent summer season.
Earlier in the present day, there was even discuss of the Dutch midfield heavyweight contemplating a transfer to Saudi Arabia, which his agent shot down and hinted that the participant stays eager on staying at Barcelona.
For that to occur, although, the Blaugrana and De Jong should come to an settlement over his contract earlier than the top of the season.
