Liverpool and Newcastle ‘battling for Torino’s £16m-valued center back Perr Schuurs – with a duo hoping the appeal of playing Dutch teammates Virgil van Dijk and Sven Botman will persuade him to move to England’
- Schuurs made the switch from Ajax last year and is doing very well in his first season
- Liverpool are poised to make a bid but are facing ‘pressure’ from the Magpies
- The Dutch defender, 23, has been compared to Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s own defender
Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly competing for Perr Schuurs, a Torino centre-back who is worth £16 million.
The Dutch defender has been compared to Liverpool’s own Virgil van Dijk for his impressive performances.
The 23-year-old only came from Ajax to Turin last year and has been outstanding in his first season in Serie A.
At Liverpool or Newcastle, Schuurs could be a partner of a Dutch compatriot – van Dijk or Sven Botman.
The Reds are said to be willing to make an offer for Schuurs, but are under “ongoing pressure” from The Magpies, according to the club. calciomercato.
Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly battling for Torino’s central defender Perr Schuurs
Liverpool would be ready to make a bid for Schuurs, but are under pressure from Newcastle
At Liverpool or Newcastle, Schuurs could partner with a Dutchman – van Dijk or Sven Botman
The former youngster made 27 appearances for Torino, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
The Italian club signed Schuurs in 2022 for 9 million euros and his current contract runs until 2026.
Schuurs was on trial at Anfield as a 17-year-old, but the club chose to let him continue his development in the Netherlands.
Eddie Howe will need to strengthen his squad to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
With a third-place finish in the Premier League, Newcastle are on course to play Champions League football for the first time since the 2003-04 season.
Meanwhile, Jürgen Klopp’s side still have a window of opportunity to clinch a Champions League place.