Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Jetro Willems, Christian Benteke Rumours

PSV left-back Jetro Willems is the latest youngster linked with a move to Liverpool. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are reportedly still interested in forward Christian Benteke, who would cost a pretty penny were he to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.

As reported by Joe Rimmer of the Liverpool Echo, Bournemouth’s shock offer for Brad Smith has left the Reds short of depth in defence, and with a move for Leicester City starlet Ben Chilwell seeming unlikely at this point, manager Jurgen Klopp has now shifted his gaze toward Willems, making a £13 million offer.

The 22-year-old is a well-known name among scouts and followers of Dutch football as a former prodigy who is finally starting to make good on his lofty potential. Willems has been a part of PSV’s first-team squad since 2011, and he impressed so much early in his career that he even made the Netherlands’ UEFA Euro 2012 squad.

His fast rise hit a bit of a roadblock in the years that followed, as the youngster failed to take the next step in his development. And just as he started finding his form again, an injury halted his strong run last season. He returned to the pitch in January and put together some strong performances to end the season.

Here’s a look at some of his highlights:

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