According to Sky Sports Sepp van den Berg has reached an agreement in principle to join Brentford meaning Liverpool could be about to face the exit of an another key player this summer. of exits for Liverpool.
Another departure from the Reds during a busy transfer window is indicated by the deal which is valued at £25 million with an additional £5 million in possible add-ons.
Along with a number of younger players like Mateusz Musialowski, Billy Koumetio and Adrian who left on loan or permanently, this comes after the contracts of Joel Matip Adrian and Thiago expired at the end of the previous campaign.
Van den Berg has shown promise in the pre-season but he has stated that he wants to play regularly in the first team something he is unlikely to get at Liverpool this year which has led him to think about leaving.
This impending exit raises concerns about Liverpool’s defensive depth, particularly with the potential departure of Joe Gomez also looming.
Liverpool Exits continue to mount
Manager Arne Slot may find himself with few options at senior center back for Liverpool if van den Berg’s transfer to Brentford goes through.
Although there has been a notable player exodus from the club this summer there is a bright spot in the form of increased revenue.
Liverpool could make about £90 million from all of their sales which would include a £27.5 million deal for Carvalho and an anticipated £10 million from Bobby Clark’s impending move to Red Bull Salzburg to the Bundesliga.
In addition to the £51.6 million that was previously set aside for a possible transfer of Martin Zubimendi this sizeable amount puts the Reds in a position to add some much-needed players to the team before the transfer window shuts.
The last few days of August might be crucial for Liverpool as they try to strengthen their team and fix their defensive weaknesses.
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