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title: "Liverpool: Reds backed to complete Frenkie de Jong signing"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-10-30T08:41:25Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds backed to complete Frenkie de Jong signing

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) could end up signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong if the chance arises, according to former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor.**

### The Lowdown: De Jong on the move?

The Dutchman was endlessly linked with a move away from Barca throughout the summer transfer window but ended up remaining at the Nou Camp.

There continues to be speculation surrounding De Jong’s long-term future, however, and a move to England potentially looks on the cards thanks to Barca’s torrid financial situation.

There are arguably others with more financial backing leading the chase to sign the 25-year-old, but that hasn’t stopped [links](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2022-2023/liverpool-join-battle-to-sign-frenkie-de-jong-from-barcelona-manchester-united-target-ac-milans-rafa_sto9191210/story.shtml) to Anfield, and [talkSPORT’s](https://talksport.com/who/gabriel-agbonlahor/) Agbonlahor believes it’s a genuine possibility.

### The Latest: Liverpool backed to sign midfielder

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/agbonlahor-liverpool-tipped-to-sign-frenkie-de-jong-on-one-condition-after-73-5m-deal-agreed/), Agbonlahor talked up the Reds’ chances of bringing De Jong to Anfield but only if they finish in the top four:

> “It wouldn’t surprise me. But it’s very difficult at the moment to decide on transfers because Liverpool are in a battle, a real battle for top four.
>
> “You can’t predict any transfers until the end of the season when we know the positions and they are guaranteed.
>
> “In previous seasons, you would start talking now because Liverpool would be guaranteed to be in the top two, top three. Now they are not, they are in a battle for the top four.
>
> “If they don’t get in the top four, they can forget about De Jong, they can definitely forget about Bellingham. They are in a real battle at the moment.”

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### The Verdict: Perfect addition

Although it arguably feels unlikely that De Jong will end up in a Liverpool shirt, he could be a fantastic addition at the end of the season, or even in January.

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The Reds’ midfield has lacked legs and guile all season and he could provide both, having enjoyed a [92.4%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/279423/Show/Frenkie-de-Jong) pass completion rate in [La Liga](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/la-liga-news/) in 2022/23 to date.

Barca manager Xavi has [described](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2020/11/19/21575437/xavi-singles-out-extraordinary-frenkie-de-jong-for-praise) De Jong as an ‘extraordinary’ player – high praise from such a legendary figure – and he could be a major part of Liverpool’s midfield rebuild.