Barcelona Launching Late Bid for Liverpool Teenager amidst Bernal Injury Blow
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona hopes to find a solution to his defensive midfield woes after recent injury blow to Marc Bernal. With only two days left for the transfer window to close, the Catalonian giants are looking to strengthen their squad. In a bombshell revelation, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Barcelona have made a straightforward loan offer for 19-year-old Liverpool winger Stefan Bajcetic worth €4 million (£3.3m) – with no buy-back clause included.
This development comes after injury to 17-year-old Bernal, who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The sad news sent shockwaves through Camp Nou, as Hansi Flick had praised the youngster’s performance immediately before the incident.
Flick aims to rely on Frenkie De Jong and Marc Casado as temporary replacements, but it now appears the German tactician is also seeking a more specialized defensive midfielder. The arrival of Bajcetic would alleviate some pressure on the team’s coaching staff and provide a fresh wave of enthusiasm for the fans.
Moreover, it’s not the only interest Bajcetic has attracted this summer. RB Salzburg have also submitted a separate loan bid, following their recent recruit of Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clarke for £10 million. Back in January 2023, the winger signed a four-year deal at Anfield, just days after making his first-ever Premier League start.
The Current Situation at Liverpool
Though Bajcetic has largely been sidelined due to prolonged injuries, Jurgen Klopp heavily praised his former protégée. The Reds’ current dilemma lies in finding the right tactics to utilize Bajcetic’s undoubted talent as the squad struggles to regain equilibrium after Arne Slot replaced Klopp. Excluding Bajcetic from the starting XI for the first two Premier League matches casts doubt on his immediate future. Meanwhile, Liverpool may benefit from loan opportunities for Bajcetic, allowing the team to reap rewards before potentially returning the youngster to the English top flight.
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