According to an Italian media Tuttojuve, Liverpool are one of the first division clubs who could beat Juventus to the signing of Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners this summer.
The Dutch star has been a key midfield player for the Serie A side, but there are suggestions he could leave after the current campaign. Juventus analyzes the possibility of signing him, but Tuttojuve They claim that a threat is looming from the Premier League and mainly from Liverpool.
The same source adds that the Merseyside giants seem determined to snatch the player ahead of the Bianconeri. Atalanta are currently considering around £51m for the midfielder. It is reported that Massimiliano Allegri's side would find it difficult to sign him due to the asking price and interest from the Reds.
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Koopmeiners has once again had a great campaign with Atalanta. He has 9 goals and 4 assists to his name in all competitions, but he has also worked hard for the team off the ball when necessary. The 25-year-old has an average of more than 5 ball recoveries per outlet while operating from an attacking central midfield position.
His tireless work rate and creativity make him an ideal signing for Liverpool this summer, but a deal could eventually depend on the next manager in charge. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will step down at the end of the season. The preference of the new coach could be different from that of the German.
However, he would be a top signing for the Premier League leaders. The Dutchman is currently in the best moment of his playing career and would bring more creativity to the Reds. He could compete for spots with the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai for a starting spot. It remains to be seen whether Koopmeiners would be willing to accept a reduced role at Liverpool, having been a mainstay in the Atalanta lineup.
