Virals: Liverpool 'willing to pay' for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong

Liverpool are reportedly ‘willing to pay’ for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong at the end of the season.

The 24-year-old was believed to be disillusioned at the Camp Nou earlier this term following the departure of Ronald Koeman and a subsequent lack of regular game time under Xavi.

At that point the Reds were seemingly in the mix to land De Jong in the summer with Jurgen Klopp ‘crazy’ about the possibility.

Frenkie De Jong | Liverpool ‘crazy to sign him’ – Reds presented as very keen, player has ‘offers on table’

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However, that situation would appear to have resolved itself and the Dutchman is now content with life at the Catalan giants.

That’s according to a report from Sport claiming that the former Ajax starlet will stay in Spain for the time being despite having ‘important offers on the table’ to move

The report states that both Liverpool and Bayern Munich would be ‘willing’ to spend big on the 31-cap Holland ace.

This season De Jong – once described as ‘extraordinary’ by Xavi – has scored twice and provided two assists in 27 appearances across all competitions.

Holding a market value of £63million (Transfermarkt), meeting the previously mooted £75million asking price would be regarded as good business by the Reds.

Supremely versatile and capable of operating as a defensive midfielder, De Jong would be a superb addition to Klopp’s squad – particularly as James Milner edges towards a likely departure.

Despite enjoying newfound happiness at present, situations can change quickly in football and Liverpool will no doubt be keeping a keen eye on the talented Dutchman between now and the end