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title: "Liverpool: Reds interested in Frenkie De Jong"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-08-27T12:11:09Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds interested in Frenkie De Jong

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) are believed to be interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong, according to The Mirror’s David Maddock.**

### **The Lowdown: Klopp wants a midfielder**

The Reds’ midfield has been decimated by [injuries](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpools-injury-list-suspensions-and-availability) in recent weeks, with the likes of Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all out of action due to various issues.

As a result, fans have been urging the club to sign an additional central player, with Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp originally adamant they[have enough options](https://www.90min.com/posts/jurgen-klopp-insists-liverpool-still-have-enough-midfielders) to cover their absences without dipping into the transfer market.

However, it appears the manager has experienced a change of heart. As quoted by [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1563279791247175680), the German admitted: “Yes, I am the one who said we don’t need a midfielder – and you were all right and I was wrong. Now we are going for a midfielder.”

### **The Latest: De Jong on the list**

With Liverpool now on the hunt for an additional midfielder, Maddock has shared news of the possible transfer targets for Julian Ward.

As per the reliable journalist, writing for [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-midfielder-jurgen-klopp-27844808), there have been ‘suggestions of interest’ in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, PSG’s Leandro Paredes and, most excitingly of all, Barcelona’s De Jong.

This follows strong speculation linking the 25-year-old with moves to [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) rivals [Manchester United and Chelsea.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11098481/Chelsea-closing-signing-Barcelonas-Frenkie-Jong.html)

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### **The Verdict: Outstanding signing**

Hailed a [‘spectacular player’](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560932208348651520) by Barcelona manager and club legend Xavi, De Jong’s arrival at Anfield would illustrate the Merseyside club’s pulling power in the transfer market.

According to [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/1bacc518/Frenkie-de-Jong) statistics, the Dutchman’s play-style and ability compares to the likes of Real Madrid’s Luka Modric, Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan and Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella – not bad company to keep.

Indeed, Netherlands teammate Virgil van Dijk is a huge advocate of De Jong’s, with the Reds star having [claimed](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1620539/Liverpool-Virgil-van-Dijk-Man-Utd-target-Frenkie-de-Jong-Premier-League-transfer-news): “Frenkie, well… he always plays good in my eyes.”

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However, with the midfielder’s previous [reluctance](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4691505/frenkie-de-jong-wants-to-stay-at-barcelona-ronald-koeman) to make the switch to the Premier League, this could be a difficult signing for Ward to secure, and a huge wage packet may be required to get a move done so swiftly with the deadline looming on Thursday.