Arne Slot takes him from Barça: Transfer closed with Liverpool according to the Spanish press

Hansi Flick's Barça have been one of the big surprises of this season. Until November, the team was in spectacular form, and clearly stood out as the best team in Europe, with solid play and impressive results.

The thrashings against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich made it clear that Barça was at a very high level, and the enthusiasm grew a lot among the culé fans. However, in recent weeks, the performance has suffered a drop, which has put into doubt the team's ability to maintain this level throughout the season.

This decline could be related to the lack of depth in the squad. Despite having quality players, the lack of reliable replacements in several key positions has begun to be noticed. Injuries, accumulated fatigue and the lack of rotation in certain positions have affected the performance of some players, who have not managed to maintain their usual level.

Liverpool, the best team so far alongside Barça

While Barcelona is going through its slump, another team that is shining with its own light is Arne Slot's Liverpool. After Jürgen Klopp's departure, many speculated about a possible drop in the English team's performance, but the reality has been very different.

Liverpool is showing impressive football, with great performance in all competitions. Currently, they are the leaders of the Premier League and are also at the top of the Champions League.

In addition, players such as Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister or Virgil van Dijk are at a spectacular level, which has been key to the team's good moment. The transition with Arne Slot has been fluid, and the team continues to show that, despite the change of coach, they maintain their competitive level.

Arne Slot could do Barça and Laporta a favor

Liverpool's excellent form is not only limited to their performance, but they are also looking to the market to reinforce their squad. In this sense, there has been speculation about a possible interest in Frenkie de Jong, one of Barça's most prominent players.

According to 'Fichajes.net', Liverpool would be interested in signing the Dutch midfielder, and this could be an opportunity for Barça. De Jong, who has been a key piece for the culé team, does not want to renew his contract, which ends in 2026, which puts Barça in a delicate situation. Laporta wants to sell De Jong before the player leaves for free, and an offer from Liverpool could be the ideal solution.

Liverpool's interest in De Jong could be beneficial for Barça, since a departure of the Dutch midfielder would help ease the club's financial tensions. In addition, if Liverpool manage to close the signing of De Jong, Barça could avoid losing the player without receiving anything in return in 2026.