Georginio Wijnaldum ‘agrees terms’ with Barcelona over transfer from Liverpool

Georginio Wijnaldum has agreed terms with Barcelona over a switch from Liverpool, according to one report from Spain.

Wijnaldum has been at the centre of speculation over a possible move to the Nou Camp after the midfielder entered the final year of his Reds deal.

New Barca head coach Ronald Koeman is believed to be a fan of the 29-year-old, having worked with him during his time as the Dutch national boss.

Talks between Wijnaldum and Liverpool over a contract extension appear to have hit an impasse, although Reds manager Jurgen Klopp insisted this week he was relaxed about the situation.

But Wijnaldum has now agreed terms with Barca over a move that will leave Liverpool needing reinforcements, according to Diario Sport .

The Spanish publication claims Wijnaldum has agreed a three-year deal, with the Catalan club now negotiating a transfer fee with the Premier League champions expected to be in the region of £13million to £18m.

Barcelona have signed Miralem Pjanic from Juventus, but Koeman needs more reinforcements for his engine room.

Arthur and Ivan Rakitić have departed to Juventus and Sevilla to Juventus and Sevilla respectively, while Arturo Vidal also looks set to leave.

If Wijnaldum is to leave Liverpool, it will no doubt accelerate the Reds’ efforts to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.

Thiago has made it clear he wishes to leave the European champions for a new challenge, and Liverpool are the leading candidates for his signature – providing they can strike a deal with Bayern, who are holding out for £27m for the 29-year-old.

Manchester United have reportedly trying to muscle in on the pursuit of Thiago, but it is believed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are currently put off by the midfielder’s wage demands.