Arne Slot's Liverpool Targets Teun Koopmeiners in Potential Transfer Deal

Arne Slot's Liverpool is looking to bolster its squad by pursuing midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta Bergamo, as reported by TeamTalk. The 21-cap Orange international previously worked under Slot at AZ, but is currently attracted to a move to Juventus.

Liverpool is eager to sign a defensive midfielder this summer, having not secured any incoming transfers yet. The Reds identified Martín Zubimendi as the desired candidate, but he decided to stay loyal to Real Sociedad after consideration.

Moreover, it was reported earlier that while Slot wasn’t officially presented as Jürgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool back in May, Italian media hinted at his desire to have Koopmeiners in his squad. However, Juventus seemed to be in a favorable position, reportedly reaching personal terms with the midfielder but still negotiating with Atalanta for the transfer fee.

While the 60 million euro price tag presents challenges, especially given Juventus’s preference for long-term payment plans, Koopmeiners' desire to force a move by skipping training at Atalanta complicates the situation further.

In the midst of this ongoing Juventus saga, Liverpool sees an opportunity. The club has contacted Atalanta to gauge the latest developments regarding Koopmeiners. Although he might have his sights set on Juventus, Liverpool is not giving up on the prospect of securing the deal, particularly since Atalanta prefers to sell to foreign clubs rather than a domestic rival.