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Liverpool BACK for Frendrup

It’s why transfer links to central midfielders make sense - and one Serie A ball-winner is reportedly now back on the menu.

Last summer it was reported that Morten Frendrup of Genoa was of interest to the Reds ahead of Slot’s first season in charge.

No deal came to pass with the Denmark international opting to stay put, where he currently stars under Patrick Vieira in the Genoa midfield, wearing the captain’s armband over the last few weeks.

This season he has played 33 Italian top-flight games - scoring twice - and is a stats leader for tackles, interceptions and recoveries.

Frendrup a Serie A stats leader

He is in the 100th percentile for tackles won (60) and duels won (170) - as well as interceptions (46) according to FOTMOB.

The former Brondby player is also in the 100th percentile for recoveries (175) and possessions won in the final third (20) among other Serie A players in his position.

Frendrup is quite simply a ball magnet, with these stats demonstrating why Liverpool recruiters value him so highly.

He joined Genoa in 2022 and is under contract until 2028, with JuveFC now reporting that the club would accept an offer of €30 million to €35m.

Liverpool won’t have it all their own way however, with several rival sides listed as interested - including Juventus.

“Frendrup’s impressive displays in Serie A have not gone unnoticed across Europe,” the report states. “Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Brentford from England are also keen on the midfielder. Liverpool is seeking to bolster their ahead of next season, with manager Arne Slot reportedly considering Frendrup’s energetic and combative style as an ideal addition to his team.”