Barcelona Rejects £35m Liverpool Bid For Frenkie de Jong
Liverpool have tested Barcelona with a €40m (£35m) transfer proposal for midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Barcelona knocked back this opening approach as the Catalan club holds out for a €70m (£65m) valuation ahead of the January window.
Frenkie de Jong operates primarily as a midfielder and brings extensive top-flight experience to any side he joins. The Dutch international is currently 29 years old and remains sidelined with an injury that has kept him out of action so far this season.
Barcelona
clubTactical Profile and Midfield Fit Under Andoni Iraola
Manager Andoni Iraola needs someone who can control the tempo from deep positions. De Jong excels at carrying the ball out of pressure, though his ongoing fitness issues mean the club must weigh his technical qualities against his availability.
Squad Depth Challenges Following Recent Departures
The squad has lacked natural depth in the center of the pitch since Curtis Jones departed without an immediate replacement. Bringing in a player of this caliber would plug that gap immediately, though alternative targets like Lamine Camara and Cher Ndour offer younger profiles.
Frenkie de Jong
playerFinancial Breakdown of the Valuations on the Table
The gap between the two clubs leaves a significant margin to bridge before any formal agreement is reached.
| Detail | Amount (€) | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Bid | €40m | £35m |
| Barcelona Valuation | €70m | £65m |
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