Gini Wijnaldum Looks Increasingly Likely to Join Barcelona

Get ready to say goodbye.

So it’s hardly news that Liverpool are interested in Thiago, but throughout
that transfer saga, we were all waiting for the penny to drop on
why the club wanted him. Then more recently, the penny did
drop.

Gini Wijnaldum looks on his way out of Anfield.

It’s old news that he only has a year left on his deal and
hasn’t been particularly interested in signing a new one. What’s
slightly more recent is Ronald Koeman’s arrival at Barcelona leading to
the Catalan club’s interest in the midfielder who starred for the
same manager at international level.

The big story at Barcelona has, of course, been Lionel Messi’s
u-turn and decision to stay at the Camp Nou. This seems to have
accelerated plans for the Koeman rebuild, with Wijnaldum a key
figure.

Simon Mullock of the Sunday Mirror reports that Liverpool have accepted Wijnaldum
will not be staying at the club, but are looking for a £15 million
fee, whereas Barcelona would like it to be more like ten. That
feels awfully low to me, but he is in his last year of his
contract.

Kevin Palmer of the Sunday World reports broadly the same thing, which suggests
it’s coming from a real source and not just being made up.

Wijnaldum looks to have played his last game for Liverpool.
Thiago might be coming and he is, in my opinion, really good. But
that’s a story for another day. Let’s not forget just how good
Wijnaldum has been, and how important he has been in really pivotal
games for the club.

If this is the end, hope you enjoy your time in the sunshine,
Gini.