Sepp van den Berg’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain as the 2024/25 season approaches, with PSV Eindhoven reportedly preparing a new bid for the young defender. The Dutch side has shown consistent interest in the 22-year-old throughout this transfer window, despite Liverpool previously turning down an £8.4 million offer from the Eredivisie club. The Reds are holding out for a £20 million fee, though it’s unclear whether any club will meet that valuation.
According to Football Insider, PSV remains determined to secure Van den Berg’s signature before the transfer window closes and is planning an improved bid for the centre-back. Van den Berg made a strong impression during Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States, and while the Premier League club is open to his departure, they are unwilling to let the Dutch defender go for a low price.
Interest in Van den Berg isn’t limited to PSV; several Bundesliga clubs, including Stuttgart, Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg, Mainz, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Bayer Leverkusen, have also shown varying degrees of interest in signing him ahead of the upcoming season, as reported by Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Van den Berg may still have a future at Anfield if a move doesn’t materialize. With Joel Matip’s departure at the end of last season, Liverpool had intended to strengthen their defense over the summer but have yet to bring in a new centre-back. This situation presents Van den Berg with an opportunity to earn playing time in the first team. His full participation in Liverpool’s pre-season under manager Arne Slot could work in his favor as he looks to establish himself in the squad.
For Van den Berg, the 2024/25 campaign could finally be his breakthrough season at Liverpool, a chance he’s been waiting for since joining the club in 2019. Even if he doesn’t secure a transfer, he could still see significant playing time, making it a pivotal season for the young defender.
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