Liverpool consider signing 25-year-old Netherlands star who played at Euro 2024 as Arne Slot aims to strengthen key position: Reports

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Joey Veerman as Arne Slot looks to make his first signing since arriving at Anfield. The PSV Eindhoven star was a was a mainstay in the Netherlands' side at Euro 2024.

The Anfield Watch reports that Slot has identified Veerman as an option to become the Reds' new No.6. The Dutch coach wants a new No.6 that can in the build-up phase and the PSV midfielder earned plaudits in the Eredivisie last season.

Veerman made 41 appearances across competitions, registering seven goals and a remarkable 19 assists. He could become Slot's new No.6 as the former Feyenoord tactician wants more technically gifted players in such a role.

Liverpool's recruitment team are monitoring Veerman and he could become the first signing of the Slot era. The Dutchman has been getting to grips with the squad during pre-season to assess necessary incomings.

The 16-cap Netherlands international joined PSV from Heerenveen in January 2022 for just €6 million. Hans Westerhorf, a board member of his former club, once told Dutch outlet AD that he pasesse better than Barcelona superstar Frenkie de Jong:

"He has exceptional qualities. How he passes a ball over 50 meters… I don’t even see Frenkie de Jong doing that."

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Veerman appeared in all six of Oranje's games at Euro 2024 although he was dissapointingly hooked before halftime in a 3-2 loss to Austria. He enjoyed a prominent run in midfield with De Jong injured. He has two years left on his contract at Philips Arena.

Liverpool reportedly turned down an offer from Marseille for Wataru Endo

Wataru Endo could be waving goodbye to Anfield (Image - Getty)

Liverpool may be plotting a move for Veerman as question marks over Wataru Endo's future have ensued. The Japanese midfielder arrived at Anfield last summer but could be headed for the exit door.

The Athletic reports that the Reds rejected a €14 million offer from Marseille for Endo. They feel a lack of replacements are on the market and the timing of the bid wasn't suitable.

Endo, 31, joined Liverpool from Stuttgart last summer for €20 million and he has three years left on his contract. He appeared 44 times across competitions, registering three goals and one assist.

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The 62-cap Japan captain arrived amid a midfield overhaul ahead of Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge. Slot will undoubtedly want to shape the squad in his own vision and this could see Veerman replace Endo.

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