As the transfer window draws to a close, Liverpool might be facing the departure of some players rather than welcoming new signings. Despite high expectations, the Reds have had a notably quiet summer, with no fresh faces added to the squad. With only 15 days remaining in the window, the urgency to strengthen the team is apparent, especially after a third-place league finish and a disappointing Europa League campaign.
However, instead of bolstering their ranks, Liverpool could potentially lose a key player to Bayer Leverkusen, now managed by former Red, Xabi Alonso. Reports from De Telegraaf suggest that several clubs are interested in Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg, with Bayer Leverkusen emerging as a strong contender.
Van den Berg, who has spent the last few seasons on loan at Preston North End, Schalke, and Mainz, returned to Anfield this summer. Despite showing promise, he finds himself behind the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Jarrel Quansah in the defensive hierarchy.
Given the lack of playing time he is likely to face this season, van den Berg is reportedly eager to secure a move away from Liverpool. While the club may have hoped to strengthen their squad, they now face the challenge of retaining key players amidst interest from other teams.
