Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Serie A Playmaker: Should The Reds Snap Him Up? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Tutto Atalanta claimed that Liverpool are showing interest in Atalanta playmaker Teun Koopmeiners this summer. It has been stated that the Reds are eyeing a move to lure the Dutch attacker to Merseyside later this year.

The Dutch sensation has caught the eye with his performances at the centre of Atalanta’s midfield. Koopmeiners has made 45 appearances for the Italian club, scoring 15 times and grabbing six assists across multiple competitions.

The 26-year-old has been a reliable performer in the opponent’s half as he is averaging 1.5 shots, 1.7 key passes and 0.5 dribbles per game in Serie A football. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball in the final third after completing 80.8% of his attempted passes in the Italian top tier (stats via whoscored).

His current contract at the Italian club will run out in the summer of 2027. Hence, the Reds would have to make a big offer if they want to convince Atalanta to part ways with their prized asset in the upcoming transfer period.

SALERNO, ITALY – MAY 06: Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his side second goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Salernitana and Atalanta BC at Stadio Arechi on May 06, 2024 in Salerno, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Should Liverpool Snap Koopmeiners Up This Summer?

Koopmeiners can shoot the ball with power and precision from long range and is a good dribbler with the ball as well. He has got the vision to cut open the opponent’s defence with a few decisive passes in the final third.

The Dutch sensation has chipped in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals for his team this season. He is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also operate as a box-to-box midfielder or as a holding midfielder if asked to do so by his manager.

Koopmeiners would add more quality to Liverpool’s first team. He has what it takes to help the Merseyside club challenge for the Premier League title once again next season. At 26, the Dutch attacker is about to enter his prime soon. Hence, the Reds can expect to get the best out of him if the player can make a smooth transition to life in English football.

With all things considered, the Merseyside giants should focus on snapping Koopmeiners up when the transfer window reopens at the end of this season.