LIVERPOOL are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun Koopmeiners in the summer, per reports.
The 23-year-old is being weighed up as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who seems set to join Barcelona when his contract expires in June.
And, according Calcio Mercato, the Reds reckon compatriot Koopmeiners could be a like-for-like replacement.
Although reports in Italy suggest Roma will fight them for the goalscoring midfielder.
Koopmeiners acknowledged the Serie A side’s interest after AZ Alkmaar beat Willem II on Saturday.
He told NOS Sport, “There is interest from AS Roma and we will see what happens. I will not go into any further interest.
“It’s only logical that interest will arise since we’ve had such a good season. We’ll see what happens. Though, it’s not on the agenda yet.”
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Koopmeiners has scored 15 goals in 28 Eredivisie games this season, helping his side to third place.
Also, the Dutchman has seven assists in all competitions, so could be a key attacking threat if he arrives at Anfield.
Everton and Leeds United have also registered an interest in Koopmeiners previously, so this is a saga that could run into the summer transfer window.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
