Liverpool’s stellar campaign under new manager Arne Slot has propelled the Reds to the top of the Premier League table with 35 points, maintaining a comfortable seven-point cushion over second-placed Chelsea.
Slot’s impact has been equally evident in Europe, where the Merseyside club have dominated the Champions League, securing victory in all five of their league fixtures.
With the January transfer window looming, Liverpool are targeting Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong to bolster their squad and maintain their dominance in all competitions.
Liverpool make a bid for Frenkie de Jong
According to a report by Football365the Dutch international is seen as the ideal successor to Ryan Gravenberch, who is attracting great interest from Real Madrid.
it was reported last week that the Reds could make a bid for De Jong and according to this report, the Reds want to sign the midfielder and have made an offer worth €40m as they look to take advantage of the player’s current situation with the Spanish side. The report adds that Arne Slot has personally advised the club to sign him.
De Jong has struggled with injuries at Barcelona
The 27-year-old endured a difficult previous season, with an ankle injury sidelining him for most of the campaign, resulting in 47 games missed for both club and country.
Under new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, De Jong has played 11 games this season, but only two starts, highlighting his reduced role in a crowded midfield. Since joining Barcelona, he has made 224 appearances for them, scoring 18 and assisting 22. His total in all competitions and levels is 35 goals and 48 assists in 385 games. (Transfer market)
He has been a long-term target for Manchester United under former manager Erik ten Hag as well and, according to a recent report, it is suggested that Ruben Amorim is also keen to sign him.
Slot’s vision of a dynamic, possession-focused midfield makes De Jong ideal. Known for his ability to control tempo, break defensive lines and keep his composure under pressure, he would perfectly complement Liverpool’s attacking philosophy.
If the move materialises, De Jong’s arrival could mark a pivotal step in Liverpool’s quest for domestic and European success while providing a platform for them to re-establish themselves as one of the world’s best midfielders.
