Liverpool will miss out on midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this summer.
Manager Arne Slot eyed the creative spark the 26‐year‐old could bring. The Reds had high hopes for his dynamism.
On September 10, 2024, Reijnders celebrated by scoring the opening goal in the UEFA Nations League clash against Germany at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The stadium erupted as he stamped his authority on the game.
Reijnders now stands firm at AC Milan. Fabrizio Romano revealed on X that the Dutch star will sign a new contract until June 2030. This decision shatters Liverpool’s transfer ambitions.
Arsenal also showed keen interest in the midfielder. His commitment to Milan now leaves both Premier League clubs empty-handed. The market loses a crucial target as a result.
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With Reijnders locked in, Liverpool may pivot their focus to Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona. TeamTalk suggests the Reds could bid for de Jong with a potential fee of €35m/£29m. However, his wage demands may prove a stumbling block.
Frenkie de Jong earns €365,385 (or £304,298) per week at Barcelona. Only Mo Salah at Liverpool tops him with £350,000 per week, while captain Virgil van Dijk earns around £220,000 per week. Other Reds receive £180,000 or less.
De Jong prefers to see out his contract at Barcelona. He remains reluctant to take a pay cut, which complicates any move to Anfield. This stance leaves Liverpool with limited options in midfield.
With Reijnders committed and de Jong unlikely to lower his wages, Liverpool must rethink their summer strategy. Manager Arne Slot now faces a challenging transfer window as the Reds search for a creative midfield solution.