Liverpool’s obvious need for midfield reinforcements means they are being linked with a whole host of possible signings, from the sublime to the ridiculous. With some, it’s easy to draw imaginary connections which may not exist in reality.
There has been much made recently of Pep Lijnders’ supposed growing influence at the club. As the Reds have been signing players who are either Dutch or playing in Portugal, two markets he knows well, the logic goes that Jurgen Klopp’s assistant manager has been the main driver of the deals.
True or not, Liverpool are now being linked with another countryman of Lijnders, Teun Koopmeiners. "I saw the links and stories about Liverpool — nice to see that but I’m 100% focused on Atalanta, I’m so happy to play here,” he said, in a quote shared by journalist Fabrizio Romano. Settled in Serie A he might be, but there are several strengths he has which can be of use to the Reds.
