Van den Berg’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain as transfer interest swirls around the defender. Despite being on tour with the team in the United States, he has already criticized the club for pricing him out of a transfer with a £20 million valuation. PSV Eindhoven is reportedly the club showing the strongest interest in signing him, while bids from Mainz and Wolfsburg have already been rejected by Liverpool.
According to journalist Rik Elfrink, PSV is determined to secure Van den Berg’s signing but does not expect a transfer to be completed in the short term. They are willing to wait until later in the summer when Liverpool returns from their US tour. PSV is prepared to make a hefty offer, although it is unlikely to reach €20 million (£16.8m). Van den Berg is said to be open to a move to the Eredivisie, and this could potentially pave the way for a call-up to the Netherlands national team.
Previous reports from Eindhovens Dagblad suggested that PSV would be willing to pay around €16 million (£13.4m) for Van den Berg. If this deal goes through, it would be a club-record transfer for PSV. They currently hold the record for their most expensive signings, having spent €15 million each on Hirving Lozano and Jerdy Schouten in 2023. PSV sees Van den Berg’s potential arrival as completing their summer business, bolstering Peter Bosz’s squad.
Although Van den Berg is getting an opportunity to impress during pre-season, it is expected that he will be allowed to leave Liverpool this summer. With the impending returns of Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Jarell Quansah in the defensive ranks, along with the emergence of youngster Amara Nallo, the club seems ready to part ways with Van den Berg. The ultimate decision will depend on the offers received for the defender.
Furthermore, Liverpool is also set to part ways with other young defenders Nat Phillips, Rhys Williams, and Billy Koumetio this summer. Williams and Koumetio have already attracted interest from clubs in England, Scotland, France, and Turkey. As Liverpool continues to reshape their defensive lineup, the departures of these players could create opportunities for new signings and further strengthen the team’s backline.