Liverpool are anticipated to be active in the transfer market to support their new manager, Arne Slot, in acquiring the players he desires for the team.
Slot took over from Klopp at the end of the season, and since his appointment, the Reds have been linked to several potential signings.
Liverpool finished third in the Premier League and need new signings to challenge Manchester City and Arsenal for the title.
One potential addition to their squad is Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, even though Liverpool have also been linked to his teammate Ederson.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool maintain interest in Koopmeiners, who was instrumental in Atalanta’s success last season, helping them win the Europa League by defeating Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the final.
The Dutch midfielder, who has previously played under current Liverpool manager Slot, scored 12 goals and provided five assists in Serie A last season.
Atalanta value Koopmeiners at around £50 million, and a GDS report suggests he is now the more likely of their two midfielders to leave the club.
Both Liverpool and Juventus are set to compete for his signature.
Considering Koopmeiners has previously played under Slot, it’s not surprising that he is being linked with a move to Anfield.
Koopmeiners Signing Will Make Sense for Liverpool
The Dutch manager’s familiarity with the midfielder from previous experience makes his reported interest in signing him entirely logical.
Last season, Klopp overhauled Liverpool’s midfield with several new signings. Despite this, the Reds still need more goal contributions from their midfielders. Koopmeiners, who contributed 17 goals last season, could fulfill this need.
In addition to strengthening the midfield, the Premier League club will aim to address their defensive issues, as they conceded many unnecessary goals last season.
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