There were rumours about Georginio Wijnaldum’s possible exit from Liverpool during the last window, but nothing of that sort happened and the player is still at Anfield.
With just over seven months left on his contract and not signing an extension so far, the midfielder continues to be linked with a move away from the Merseyside club.
Barcelona, who were credited with an interest in the summer, are still talked about as a potential suitor.
Corriere dello Sport stated Real Madrid and Inter Milan have joined the Catalan club in the chase for the 30-year-old.
The claims made in Italy have been relayed in today’s edition of Mundo Deportivo and the newspaper also provides background of Barca’s summer interest in the Netherlands international.
It’s stated the former Newcastle United man was ‘very close’ to joining Ronald Koeman’s side and ‘some sources from Barca’ have stated that he had ‘everything agreed’ with the Blaugrana.
However, the Dutchman’s signing was kept on ‘standby’ because the La Liga giants prioritised getting a striker over a midfielder. In addition to this, Jürgen Klopp’s side demanded a €25-30m fee, while Barcelona focused investing in other positions.
Wijnaldum’s current deal will run down after this season and if Liverpool fail to tie him down to a new contract, he can join a new club on a free transfer next summer.
Should he be available on for nothing, Mundo states the Dutchman’s arrival at Camp Nou will depend on whether Koeman will still be in charge next season and if the new Barcelona board would be interested in taking the Liverpool player.
