Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum reportedly has an agreement in place with Serie A side Inter Milan according to Italian journalist Sandro Sabatini as per Inter 1908 (via Sport Witness).
Wijnaldum’s future at Liverpool has been debated for some time now as the Dutchman’s contract expires at the end of the season.
The 30-year-old captained the Reds during the 2-0 victory over Sheffield United and remains an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s side despite uncertainty over his future on Merseyside.
Sabatini meanwhile believes there is no question regarding where the midfielder’s future lies:
”From what I know Inter already have a handshake with Wijnaldum, already from last year. Then they decided to do it on a free transfer.”
In a season littered with injuries, Wijnaldum has been one of the few to remain fit and has appeared in a staggering 36 matches in all competitions already – only Andy Robertson has played more Premier League minutes for the Reds.
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Losing a player valued at £36m is always likely to sting a little, especially as Liverpool plot their own summer transfer spending.
Retaining Wijnaldum, however, would be a huge boost for Liverpool as it would mean saving on a replacement as well as keeping a player who has proven he still has plenty to offer.
Although he may not be the most glamorous of the Reds’ midfielders, his work rate and endeavour in the central positions allows other players to flourish whilst he does their heavy lifting.
Ability aside, the 70-cap ace has shown this season more than ever just how important prolonged availability can be and at times, the Liverpool midfield would’ve had a whole new look about it were it not for Wijnaldum.
