A Premier League giant could reportedly land the services of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong at a bargain price.
Liverpool are not expected to be overly active in the upcoming January transfer window, with head coach Arne Slot said to be satisfied with the performances of most of his squad.
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However, the club's hierarchy is believed to already be working behind the scenes to prepare for a major summer rebuild, with midfield reinforcements high on the agenda.
Dutch star Frenkie de Jong is believed to be one of the players that the Reds are looking to bring in as part of that rebuild.
According to TEAMtalk, the 27-year-old has emerged as a key target, with his technical abilities highly admired by Liverpool's management and coaching staff.
The Netherlands international, whose contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, could be available at a reduced price as the Catalan club grapples with financial pressures.
Reports suggest Barca are willing to entertain offers in the region of £29 million (R680million ), a significant drop from the £63 million (R1.4billlion ) they once demanded from Manchester United for the playmaker.
Despite the potential cut-price fee, Liverpool are expected to face challenges in securing De Jong's signature.
It has been suggested that the main hurdle lies in the player's salary expectations, which currently exceed the club's wage structure.
Liverpool's interest is said to remain firm, but any deal would hinge on De Jong agreeing to a substantial pay cut.
Known for his firm stance during past negotiations with Barcelona, it remains to be seen whether the midfielder would be willing to compromise on his demands.
Barcelona's need to offload players to balance their books, meanwhile, could work in the EPL side's favour, but the Reds are thought to be keeping their options open.
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With contract renewal talks ongoing for key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool are also considering contingency plans should any of those negotiations fall through.