Sepp van den Berg, the young and talented defender from Liverpool, is on the verge of completing a move to Brentford in a deal worth at least £25m. The 21-year-old Dutchman is set to undergo a medical at Brentford ahead of the transfer, which will see him leave Anfield after four years.
Van den Berg joined Liverpool in 2019 from PEC Zwolle for an initial fee of £1.3m, with the potential for the deal to rise to £4.5m. During his time at Liverpool, he has made 11 appearances for the first team, scoring one goal. However, he has found himself down the pecking order in recent times, with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Ibrahima Konate ahead of him in the center-back positions.
The move to Brentford will provide van den Berg with a fresh start and the opportunity to play regular first-team football. Brentford has been impressed by van den Berg's performances for Liverpool's youth teams and believes he has the potential to become a key player for the club.
The deal is worth at least £25m, with Liverpool set to receive a significant fee for the young defender. The transfer is a testament to the club's youth development system, which has produced a number of talented players in recent years.
Van den Berg's departure will leave Liverpool with a reduced squad depth in defense, but the club is confident in the abilities of its remaining players. The transfer will also provide an opportunity for other young players to break into the first team.