Barcelona transfer news: Liverpool's Wijnaldum stalls contract talks to join Ronald Koeman

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has reportedly stalled on a contract extension with Premier League champions amid reports linking Dutchman with a move to join his compatriot Ronald Koeman at Barcelona. Wijnaldum is currently in final year of his Liverpool contract and talks over a new deal are yet to take place between club and player. It is also believed that Wijnaldum is considering a move away from Anfield because of rumours that have linked Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool. 

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Barcelona transfer news: Georginio Wijnaldum to Barcelona? 

According to reports from De Telegraaf, Barcelona are prepared to move in for Georginio Wijnaldum over summer. It is believed that Barcelona new boss Ronald Koeman wants his Dutch compatriot Wijnaldum at Camp u as 29-year-old is expected to play a pivotal role in club's rebuilding. Koeman worked closely with Wijnaldum during his time as Nerlands boss. With confirmed exits of Arthur and Ivan Rakitic, along with expected departure of Arturo Vidal, Koeman is keen on bringing in a trusted name to Camp u. Some reports from Spain claim that Wijnaldum has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona, however, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insisted that re has been contact made by Spanish giants. 

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Wijnaldum is in last 12 months of his contract at Liverpool with indications of signing an extension. midfield workhorse was an integral part of Klopp's unit last season, playing 47 times, chipping in with six goals. It's t often that Liverpool allow ir key players to enter final year of ir contracts without an extension unless y have future role at club. Wijnaldum joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in 2016 and has scored 19 goals in 186 appearances for Reds. Dutchman scored twice against Barcelona during stunning 4-0 Champions League comeback in semi-final last year

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Liverpool transfer news: Wijnaldum transfer to Barcelona to pave way for Thiago? 

Reports also state that Wijnaldum's potential Liverpool exit this summer could might  way for Thiago Alcantara's arrival at Anfield. Bayern Munich midfielder has all but confirmed his exit from German club, who are waiting for a proposed bid from Premier League. Liverpool are more likely to purchase Thiago only if a midfielder leaves club in summer. Reports from Athletic claim that Bundesliga champions have slapped a £27m (€30m) price tag on Thiago with Man United also monitoring Spanish superstar. 

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