Liverpool and Tottenham lead the search for Teun Koopmeiners
Tottenham and Liverpool They lead the search to sign Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners before the summer transfer window, according to a report Calciomercato.
Koopmeiners has been one of the best midfielders in Serie A this season, having scored nine goals and provided four more assists in all competitions this season.
Its shape has attracted the attention of first division clubs, as the report claims that Tottenham and Liverpool are 'in the front row' sign the 25-year-old Dutch international.
The Italian club is reluctant to sell and will demand a higher price for one of its key players. The report of Calciomercato mentions that manchester united signed Rasmus Hojlund for a fee of £73m and Atalanta could easily demand a similar amount for Koopmeiners.
There is no doubt that the 25-year-old is one of the best central midfielders in the Italian league, but teams like Tottenham and Liverpool are unlikely to pay that kind of money for him. They will hope to sign him for a more reasonable price, but it remains to be seen if an agreement can be reached with Atalanta.
Koopmeiners could replace Thiago at Liverpool
It is no secret that Liverpool will have to improve their midfield at the end of the season. Thiago Alcántara will end his contract in the summer and Liverpool will have to replace him appropriately. Koopmeiners would be an excellent option as he would add creativity, goals and defensive cover to Liverpool's midfield.
With fellow Dutchmen Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo already at the club, the Reds will surely relish the chance to convince the midfielder to join them before their rivals.
Meanwhile, Tottenham need to bring in a quality replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who is expected to leave this summer, and the Dutchman would be a good option for them.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be an attractive option for the Koopmeiners. Both Tottenham and Liverpool are big clubs and the player would no doubt be happy to join either team if they could agree a deal with Atalanta.
