Liverpool Set To Bolster Midfield: Eyes On Frenkie de Jong and Angelo Stiller For Next Summer

The Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and German talent Angelo Stiller from Stuttgart are targets for the Reds, according to Caught Offside, as manager Arne Slot works on strengthening the midfield department.

Next summer Liverpool will pursue a crucial midfield strengthening by considering two strong potential players from European soccer leagues.

Slot first aimed to acquire Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad during the summer for additional defensive capabilities in the midfield.

According to multiple reports, Arsenal have recently taken over as the frontrunner for Zubimendi, thus forcing Liverpool to find backup options. The club has initiated discussions with top choices to secure midfield players who will bring the required depth to that team area.

Frenkie De Jong Contract At Barcelona Expires By 2026

Frenkie de Jong presents himself as one of the most plausible options for the club. The Dutch player Frenkie de Jong remains available for £29 million to buy since his Barcelona contract ends in July 2026.

The high wage rates he currently receives risk creating challenges for Barcelona when seeking an agreement during negotiation. The Anfield club finds de Jong’s top-flight performance, along with his high-quality playing, a compelling opportunity because of his current seasoning in European football’s elite.

Liverpool scouts view Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart positively because of the Bundesliga performances that earned him attention. The £33 million release clause accessible for Angelo Stiller allows Liverpool to bring him on board at an economical rate when paired with de Jong.

Liverpool would need to pay £62 million to obtain both players but fans might see this as reasonable due to their evident requirement of strong central players.

Liverpool currently employ Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister in their deep-lying midfield roles and Curtis Jones serves in an attacking position and Wataru Endo provides insufficient backup.

The planned acquisition of de Jong and Stiller as midfield players offers Liverpool club both a substantial improvement and dependable long-term midfield performance for the forthcoming season.