Tuen Koopmeieners is on Liverpool’s radar, and sources in the Italian media indicate that they are prepared to make an offer for the Dutch midfielder.
Tutto Atalanta published two stories yesterday, the first early in the morning and the second late in the evening.
We highlighted the first story indicating that the Reds are preparing to make a big bid for the Netherlands international from La Dea.
The second one has an interesting update from an Italian insider, who claims that Liverpool is planning a low offer to buy Atalanta’s prized asset because he will cost a lot in the January transfer window.
Tutto Atalanta reports that the Merseysiders have a £40 million bid ready to obtain Koopmeiners’ services.
The news source claim the 25-year-old has a valuation of around 45-50 million euros but for the current transfer window, Atalanta want way more.
Club president, Antonio Percassi, will only allow the former AZ Alkmaar midfielder to leave in January if a fee of 60-65 million euros (£56million) is met. Otherwise, his departure will only be considered next summer.
This season, Koopmeiners has appeared in 26 games for Atalanta, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists.
Since the turn of the year, he has scored four goals in as many games under Gian Piero Gasperini’s management.
Liverpool already has plenty of talent and depth in the center, so they don’t need to pay £56 million to recruit Koopmeiners this month.
