Liverpool: Steve Nicol urges club to keep Gini Wijnaldum
Liverpool have already lost the battle to keep hold of Georginio Wijnaldum, according to reports. Wijnaldum was the subject of intense interest from Barcelona in the summer with Ronald Koeman keen to link back up with the midfielder.
Georginio Wijnaldum remains linked with Barcelona (Image: GETTY)
The German coach said: "I would be happy if he would stay here, as long as nothing is decided I am positive.
"It is no problem. We've had situations like this before - with Emre Can for example. He played and he gave his absolutely everything until the last day of his contract and Gini will do the same, no doubt about that.
"Gini is one of the best people I have ever met, and he is one of the best players I've ever trained and he is an outstanding person.
"So it means there is no issue, no issue at all. An outstanding professional. We are professionals."
He added: "I am pretty happy with Gini as you can see when you look at most of the line-ups!
"He played for us in plenty of different positions and he is in a good moment thank God. Long may it continue.
"I cannot really say a lot about [his contract]. I cannot remember a lot of bad games to be honest.
"Our relationship didn't change at all over the years - it improved obviously.
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Georginio Wijnaldum is a favourite under Jurgen Klopp (Image: GETTY)
"We've won one or two things together, we know each other better. I'm interested in his life, he's interested in my life, that is how it is, mine is not so spectacular really - but that is the truth. No harm to our relationship for ever."
But Todofichajes claim Barcelona already have an agreement with Wijnaldum to sign him next year.
It points to a clause between Barcelona and Liverpool expiring from the deal which saw Philippe Coutinho to the Nou Camp back in 2018.
The clause stated that any bid from Barcelona for a Liverpool player would see the Catalans pay an extra €100million on top of any fee.
The report states that's why Wijnaldum didn't move in the summer, but he's now expected to leave Anfield for Barcelona next year.