Teun Koopmeiners confirms he’s keen to leave Atalanta and fuels Liverpool transfer speculation
Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners is being linked with Liverpool and Juventus (Picture: Getty)
Teun Koopmeiners has fuelled speculation of a possible move to Liverpool this summer, claiming he’s told Atalanta he wants to leave while joking that he ‘could even bear the rainy days’ in England.
The 26-year-old is enjoying a phenomenal season with Atalanta, notching up ten goals and three assists in Serie A, and is one of only two players to reach double figures from midfield over the last two seasons in Europe?s top five leagues ? along with Manchester City star Phil Foden.
Juventus have held a long-standing interest in Koopmeiners and a scintillating performance in Atalanta’s 2-2 draw at the Allianz Stadium prior to the international break – in which the Dutchman completed a brace – convinced the Turin giants that he was the real deal.
Liverpool have also been keeping close tabs on Koopmeiners across the campaign and reports in Italy claim the Merseyside giants are likely to provide serious competition for the Netherlands international’s signature in the summer transfer window.
After successfully fending off Napoli’s advances for Koopmeiners last summer, Atalanta have grown increasingly resigned to losing their prized possession at the end of the season and would be prepared to agree a deal for a fee of between ?50-60million (£43-51m).
‘Last year there was concrete interest from Napoli. However, in the end the two club...
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