Liverpool and Georginio Wijnaldum have ‘not reached’ an agreement over a contract extension, according to Algemeen Dagblad.
The Netherlands international’s current deal expires in 2021 and his contract situation at Anfield makes him ‘affordable’ for other clubs this summer.
Liverpool supporters are ‘getting concerned’ with the rumours around Wijnaldum’s future, and AD explain ‘it’s certainly not unjustified’, because Barcelona have emerged as a contender.
It’s claimed the 29-year-old is ‘very high’ on Ronald Koeman’s wish-list.
The former Everton manager knows the midfielder first hand from his time with the Dutch national team.
‘There’s serious whispers’ within Wijnaldum’s surroundings that Koeman has urged his compatriot ‘not to sign’ an extension with Jürgen Klopp’s side.
Koeman has Frenkie de Jong at Camp Nou, and has now set his sights on having the ex-Newcastle United man, another Dutch national team player, at his disposal for Barcelona.
AD believe Wijnaldum can be part of the Spanish club’s core along with Marc-André ter Stegen, Clément Lenglet, De Jong and Lionel Messi.
If Wijnaldum decides not to commit his long-term future to the Reds, then this summer will be Liverpool’s last big opportunity to cash in from his sale.
