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Liverpool have €40m bid for Frenkie de Jong rejected by Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:40 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Liverpool have €40m bid for Frenkie de Jong rejected by Barcelona

Summary

Liverpool's attempts to strengthen their midfield this season have hit a snag as the club's €40 million bid for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong has been rejected. Barcelona is reportedly willing to sell De Jong, but they are standing firm on their €70 million valuation. The 29-year-old midfielder is currently out injured and has not played this season, complicating negotiations for both clubs. Liverpool's strategic choices may lead them to consider other, younger alternatives if their midfield issues persist. However, securing De Jong could provide valuable experience to the squad if a deal can be reached.

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•Liverpool's €40 million bid for Frenkie de Jong was turned down.
•Barcelona values de Jong at €70 million, making negotiations challenging.
•De Jong is currently injured and has not featured for Barcelona this season.
•Liverpool may explore younger midfield options if a deal for de Jong falls through.
•Andoni Iraola's team has shown vulnerability in midfield this campaign.

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