Dutch Defender Set for Medical as Bees Strengthen Backline
Liverpool‘s young center-back Sepp van den Berg is on the verge of completing a surprising £25 million transfer to Brentford, with Baji999 sources confirming the Dutch defender will undergo his medical this evening. The deal could eventually rise to £30 million with performance-related add-ons, representing a significant profit on Liverpool’s initial £4.4 million investment when they signed him from PEC Zwolle in 2019.
Bundesliga Champions Still in the Race
While Brentford appear to have won the race for now, Bayer Leverkusen haven’t abandoned their pursuit of the 22-year-old defender. According to Baji999 transfer expert Michael Donovan, “Leverkusen would match Brentford’s offer but need to offload one of their current center-backs first – likely either Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah or Odilon Kossounou.”
This situation creates an intriguing transfer domino effect:
- Newcastle United’s interest in Tapsoba
- Aston Villa’s search for defensive reinforcements
- The potential ripple effects across multiple leagues
Brentford’s Ambitious Summer Continues
The west London club have been remarkably active this transfer window, having already secured Liverpool‘s attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho in a £27.5 million deal. Van den Berg’s potential arrival signals Thomas Frank’s determination to build a squad capable of challenging for European places.
“At Brentford, I’ll get the regular Premier League minutes I need at this stage of my career,” van den Berg reportedly told friends, according to Baji999 insiders. Despite making just four senior appearances for Liverpool, his loan spells at Preston North End and Schalke 04 demonstrated his Premier League readiness.
Gomez Situation Adds to Liverpool’s Defensive Reshuffle
Meanwhile, Joe Gomez’s Liverpool future remains uncertain despite being in contention for Sunday’s match against Brentford. The 27-year-old England international was notably absent from Liverpool’s opening weekend squad amid strong interest from Aston Villa.
Villa manager Unai Emery sees Gomez as an ideal replacement for Diego Carlos, who is himself a target for Fulham. This potential move could accelerate Liverpool’s search for additional defensive cover before the transfer window closes.
What This Means for Liverpool’s Defense
With van den Berg’s departure and Gomez’s situation unresolved, Liverpool may need to enter the market for defensive reinforcements. The club’s decision to sell van den Berg suggests confidence in their current options:
- Virgil van Dijk’s leadership
- Ibrahima Konaté’s development
- Jarell Quansah’s emergence as a first-team option
However, as Baji999 analyst Sarah Williamson notes, “Selling two center-backs in one window without replacements could leave Liverpool dangerously thin if injuries strike.”
Baji999 Verdict: Smart Business for All Parties
This potential transfer represents excellent business for Liverpool, turning a £4.4 million investment into at least £25 million. For Brentford, they’re getting a talented, young defender with Premier League experience and room to grow under Thomas Frank’s guidance.
As the medical approaches tonight, all signs point to van den Berg beginning a new chapter in west London while Liverpool continues reshaping their squad for another title challenge. Stay tuned to Baji999 for all the latest developments on this breaking transfer story.
