Plettenberg reveals Liverpool have held ‘talks’ with La Liga star recently; explains when transfer could be completed

Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Liverpool are ‘amongst the clubs interested in Gabri Veiga’ but ‘good talks’ have also been held with ‘other clubs’.

The Spaniard is attracting interest after a stellar campaign for Celta Vigo in La Liga where he registered 11 goals and four assists in 36 appearances but with the versatile midfielder currently representing his nation at the U21 European Championships no decision will be made regarding his future until after the tournament.

Jurgen Klopp is eager to bolster his options in the middle of the park ahead of next season and the 21-year-old is one of the many names that has been linked with a move to L4 this summer.

“Liverpool amongst the clubs interested in Gabri #Veiga,” reliable journalist Plettenberg wrote on Twitter. “Talks with #LFC took place.

“More good talks with other clubs. Open race. Veiga, ready for a big step after the U21 Euros. Therefore no final decision yet.

“Release clause of around €40m.”

Having already completed the signing of Alexis Mac Allister for a bargain of £35m from Brighton earlier this month further reinforcements are still required if we’re wanting to compete on all four fronts again next term.

Celta Vigo’s president has already confirmed that if Veiga’s release clause is met then the club will have no choice other than to let him go and at €40m the player is certainly within our price range.

He’s already proved that he’s got a lot of talent and under the watchful eye of our German tactician it would be exciting to see him develop further.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s pursuit of Khephren Thuram appears to be hotting up with reports suggesting the Reds are ‘expecting’ to sign the player this summer.

Liverpool amongst the clubs interested in Gabri #Veiga. Talks with #LFC took place.

More good talks with other clubs. Open race. Veiga, ready for a big step after the U21 Euros. Therefore no final decision yet.

In a football landscape increasingly driven by financial gains, one former Liverpool midfielder’s recent decision to turn down the riches of the Saudi Pro League stands as a testament to his wish to play at the highest level – or at least so it seems.

‘Here again, despite their financial omnipotence, the Saudi formations are for the moment unable to accede to the financial demands of [Gini Wijnaldum] who, it should be remembered, culminates in €10 million in annual salary and who demands much more to join Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.

‘The former Liverpool star claims to let his agent do his best to find him the best opportunity. He already has one, namely to end his very lucrative contract at PSG’.

Taken at face value, you could say that we should be proud of the Dutch midfielder’s commitment to stay in Europe and compete for places at a top club but it’s not as if he’s on a small wage in Paris.

The 32-year-old’s move to Paris Saint-Germain, following his departure from Anfield after turning down an offer to stay on Merseyside, was seen by some as chasing a final pay day which he has achieved.

However, being far from impressive in his maiden French campaign and suffering injury during his Roma loan spell, the former Red is far from being offered a similar contract again today.

Rather than accepting the approaches of offers from the Saudi Pro League, our former No.5 may well be better off remaining at the Parc de Princes and fight for a place – either that or accept a loan offer where the two teams can split his reported €10 million annual salary.

Whilst we may miss his presence in our midfield, his current actions will again call into question whether he prioritises principles over monetary gains.

We will always be grateful for his role in some of the most successful years under Jurgen Klopp though and wish nothing but the best to the much-loved Dutchman – whatever his current motivation may be.

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