Liverpool and Manchester City have had a fierce rivalry in recent years, and the two clubs are set to compete for the Premier League title again this season. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is reportedly eyeing one of Liverpool’s former players.
According to *footballtransfers.com*, sources reveal that Guardiola has been monitoring Brentford’s Sepp van den Berg since the defender’s time at Liverpool, particularly when he was on loan at Preston North End.
Guardiola’s interest reportedly began after a pre-season friendly in 2021, and the Dutch centre-back has remained on his radar since.
Given that Arne Slot allowed Van den Berg to leave Liverpool this summer, a move to the Etihad would come as a major surprise.
It could also raise questions about why Liverpool deemed the 22-year-old surplus to requirements, especially if the Premier League champions are now interested in securing his services.
Van den Berg wouldn’t be the first former Liverpool player to join City, with Scott Carson already making that move. However, such a transfer would still be unexpected.
Reports from the summer suggested the defender exceeded expectations under Liverpool’s new coaching staff but not enough to secure a permanent spot in the squad, prompting his departure in search of regular playing time.
Considering the likely lack of playing opportunities at Manchester City and the frustration over the price Brentford paid to match Liverpool’s valuation, even Van den Berg himself might not anticipate such a swift move to the reigning champions. For now, this rumor seems unlikely to materialize.
