Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is attracting loads of curiosity and his mortgage membership, Mainz, are desperate to get a deal finished, however their switch chief famous why it’s taking time.
This Is Anfield understands the younger Dutch defender is valued at £20 million this summer time amid curiosity from Brentford, Southampton and Jurgen Klopp‘s former membership Mainz.
Van den Berg has not performed for Liverpool since 2020, and in a latest interview with De Telegraaf spoke of how the membership “haven’t radiated confidence in” him however “nonetheless need to hinder” his future.
With no progress on any deal, Mainz sporting director, Christian Heidel, provided Sky Deutschland a quick replace on Van den Berg’s state of affairs, which is influenced by Liverpool’s internationals.
Heidel stated, as quoted by Fussball Transfers: “We’re ready. We’ve been in touch with Liverpool a number of occasions.
“When Liverpool begins coaching, there gained’t be a central defender there as a result of they’re all unfold out on the European Championships and the Copa America after which they need to have a look and take their time.”
The Reds, in fact, could have Jarell Quansah on the primary day of pre-season, however they are going to be with out Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, lowering their senior centre-back ranks considerably.
Understandably, the membership need Van den Berg to return earlier than making a last name on his future, with Arne Slot eager to check out as many gamers as doable early on.
Van den Berg is predicted to maneuver on, however the timing of any deal will likely be to Liverpool’s liking despite the fact that they’ll know the participant’s stance.
“Sepp has made it clear that he would like to remain in Mainz,” Heidel added. “We would like to maintain him, now Liverpool need to play alongside too.
“We’re giving Liverpool the time and we’re taking the time.”
Van den Berg has spent the final three seasons on mortgage, first with Preston within the Championship earlier than settling in Germany with Schalke earlier than heading to Mainz in 2023/24.
