Liverpool(opens in new tab)boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Udinese playmaker Rodrigo De Paul to Anfield but he will cost at least €40 million, according to reports in Italy.
The Argentina international midfielder was heavily linked with a move toLeeds United(opens in new tab)last summer and the Yorkshire club are believed to have retained their interest.
ButCorriere dello Sport(opens in new tab)reports on Friday that Klopp is keen to beat their Premier League rivals to De Paul's signature and bring the 26-year-old to Merseyside.
Udinese won’t let him go without a fight though, and the club’s vice-president Stefano Campoccia made clear last week.
”德保罗是一位才华横溢的球员和一个参考点ence for our team,” he said.
“他是一个宝石和珠宝的成本。这些提议did not meet our requests, for less than €40m he does not move.”
Inter Milan(opens in new tab)andJuventus(opens in new tab)have also been linked with the attacking midfielder, who has excelled in Serie A since his 2016 move from Valencia.
De Paul has scored three goals and provided two assists for Udinese in 16 league appearances this season.
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