Jurgen Klopp ’s transfer demand for Torino star Perr Schuurs could be realised with the Dutchman in favour of moving to Liverpool.
The Reds have long been linked with a swoop for the former Ajax star with a seeming long-standing interest. They were eyeing a move for him way back in 2017 when he was just 17 years of age.
Schuurs was a Fortuna Sittard player back then and was even invited over the Merseyside to train with the club’s under-18 side then coached by Steven Gerrard. He eventually moved to Ajax. It was claimed that Liverpool retained their interest in Schuurs during his time with the Dutch giants.
The Reds were reportedly left impressed with him during his two outings as they took on Ajax in the 2020/21 Champions League group stages. Speaking at the time, he said: “Interest from Liverpool in me? I am not busy with that. I want to win trophies with Ajax first and stay here for a couple of seasons.”
They once again lost out as the defender pursued a move to Italian side Torino. He has continued his excellent development with the Serie A club and Liverpool have continued to track him. The player’s agent George Gardu confirmed that the Reds, as well as a host of European rivals, had attempted to sign him.
“Clubs of the calibre of Tottenham, Liverpool and PSG moved to take the player,” Gardi said.“In addition to Liverpool, Tottenham and PSG, three Italian clubs also wanted Schuurs.
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"Thanks to Torino, I am sure Schuurs can become a pillar of the Dutch national team.”
Recent reports have suggested that Klopp has gone one step further to get a deal over the line by making a personal plea to his bosses at Anfield.
A deal could potentially cost up to £35m, with Schuurs currently having three years left to serve on his Torino contract having only arrived from Ajax last summer.
The three-time Eredivisie champion made 33 appearances across his debut season in Turin. A number of other clubs have also taken notice of his performances.
Leicester were previously linked but appear unlikely to make a move now given their relegation to Championship last season. Crystal Palace are also noted to be admirers.
Should the Reds push through a move, that would see Schuurs become the club’s third signing of the summer following the prior arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai from Brighton and RB Leipzig respectively.
