Liverpool vs. Juventus in the Koopmeiners: Conjecture Away

Liverpool vs. Juventus in the Koopmeiners: Conjecture Away

Because of possible player bans, the Italian powerhouses might make a move for the Atalanta midfielder.

Liverpool FC and Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta have a long history together, possibly as a result of Pep Ljinders’ Dutch heritage. The 25-year-old Dutch midfield player has once again been linked to Liverpool, according to those rumors that first surfaced early last month.

This article, which is primarily about Juventus looking for midfield reinforcement because of player bans, is from Gazetta Dello Sport. Naturally, Nicolò Fagioli is serving a seven-month ban for breaking betting regulations, and Paul Pogba may be facing a four-year ban as a result of his failed drug test.

This story comes from Gazetta Dello Sport, mainly about Juventus seeking midfield reinforcement due to player bans. Nicolò Fagioli is, of course, serving a seven-month ban due to violations of betting rules, and Paul Pogba could face a four-year ban stemming from his failed drug test.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Kalvin Phillips are mentioned as targets for the Bianconeri, but Spurs’ reluctance to let Hojbjerg go and Newcastle being ahead of the race in a loan deal for the latter have the Italian giants casting glances at Koopmeiners instead.

The report mentions that Koopmeiners is valued at £55 million but could need a higher fee for the deal to be completed due to Juve and Atalanta being direct rivals.

While I can appreciate Koopmeiners’ versatility and ability to play the 6, 8 and even 10 spots, Liverpool can probably do better to land a defensive midfielder with stronger ball-winning and interception skills. Unless, of course, the club wants a midfield comprised entirely of nimble ball progressors… which would be unorthodox as hell.