Liverpool vehemently rejects a “poor offer” from PSV Eindhoven for Sepp van den Berg, emphasizing their belief in his calibre
Dutch side PSV Eindhoven attempted a cheeky transfer bid for Sepp van den Berg which Liverpool rejected immediately last week. The Reds have already put a £20 million valuation on the Dutchman and intend to assess him properly in pre-season.
Van den Berg enjoyed a steep development last season while playing for FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga last season. The 22-year-old played constantly and established himself as a formidable defender, helping Mainz survive a relegation drop from the league.
The Dutchman returned to Liverpool but outlined his desire to either secure a senior spot at Liverpool or leave elsewhere. Liverpool fans have followed the development of Van den Berg keenly as he displayed the raw qualities and technicality they prefer.
Liverpool are addressing the defensive issues that hampered them throughout the last season as they conceded many goals casually. The departure of Joel Matip after the end of the last season also leaves a hole in the senior team.
Fabrizio Romano used X to report that PSV offered only €10 million for Van den Berg which Liverpool immediately rejected. The 22-year-old has impressed the Reds with his performance against Real Betis in the friendly, further justifying his price tag.
Furthermore, Van den Berg fits the profile that Liverpool prefers in a defender as he is formidable on and off the ball. The 22-year-old has the ability and physique to dominate in both aerial and ground duels, protecting his space elegantly.
Van den Berg is also capable of playing a key role in the possession style of play by building the game from the backline with his technical abilities. Liverpool have captain Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah in their defensive rank right now.
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Van den Berg could slot easily among those players and challenge them for a first-team role under Slot next season. The promotion will continue Liverpool’s tradition of providing opportunities to their talented youngsters while also helping them save money to invest in positions that require more attention.
