Liverpool have opened discussions with Barcelona over a move for Frenkie de Jong, while Chelsea are making progress in their pursuit of Sporting CP‘s Dário Essugo. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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– Liverpool are the latest club rumored to be making a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to El Nacional. The Netherlands international has long been linked with a transfer away from Camp Nou to help with the club’s dire financial situation, and was thought to be on the wanted list of Man United. However, the 27-year-old has never suggested he actually wants to leave the Catalan outfit. The latest report suggests Barca sporting director Deco has received interest from Liverpool to negotiate a deal, and talks have already taken place. Barca are looking for a transfer fee of €40m, but as the midfielder has only 16 months left on his contract their bargaining power is reducing…
