Liverpool and Arsenal are both in the market for another midfielder this summer.
LiverpoolandArsenalhave both ɾєρօɾτedly been in contact with Eintracht Frankfurt to sound out their interest in Jesper Lindstrom. The midfielder impressed last season in the Bundesliga and is among the considerations of top clubs around Europe.
Lindstrom scored seven and assisted two in 27 league appearances last season, bettering his figures from the previous campaign and becoming one of the most exciting midfielders in theBundesliga.
The 23-year-old has been tipped to leave Deutsche Bank Park as a result, with severalPremier Leagueclubs linked with acquiring his services. According to Danish newspaperEkstra Bladet, Arsenal and Liverpool are among those that are keen to sign Lindstrom this summer and have identified him as a target.
Both sides are said to have ‘been in contact’ with Frankfurt to sound out their interest, with an offer in the region of £47million expected to test the resolve of the German side.NewcastleandTottenhamare also named as outfits to be interested in Lindstrom, withJuventusandInter Milanhoping to lure the Danish international to the Serie A.
Frankfurt are ɾєρօɾτedly ‘ρłɑɴning for the sale’ of Lindstrom and are keen to welcome bids, with any offer in the region of their asking price likely to be accepted. The Bundesliga side are hopeful that the volume of interest will spark a bidding war but there is no sign of such at this stage.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal or Liverpool table offers for Lindstrom, with both clubs both looking for midfielders. However, more defensive-minded players in that department are the priority for the sides.
