Liverpool: Wijnaldum 'won't be distracted' says de Boer
Former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell has urged Liverpool to replace Georginio Wijnaldum with Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans. Liverpool have been linked with Tielemans, who is coming off another fine campaign at the King Power Stadium.
The 30-year-old's contract expires this summer, though, and he's reportedly set to join Barcelona on a free transfer from July 1.
He'll leave a big void in Jurgen Klopp's midfield, but the German boss isn't expected to pursue a replacement during the upcoming transfer window.
As it stands, Klopp has Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner to choose from.
According to reports, he is happy with his current options, which will undoubtedly be bolstered by the return of the previously injured Henderson next season.
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Last week, Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reported that Tielemans was on Klopp's midfield transfer shortlist.
The report also linked the 24-year-old to Manchester United but stated that Liverpool 'could become one of the options'.
Tielemans played a huge role in another good season at Leicester City, in which the Foxes lifted their first FA Cup.
The Belgium international netted a long-range rocket to secure a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea, the cup final favourites.
Wijnaldum has been just as crucial for Liverpool throughout the club's golden period under Klopp, so his eventual replacement will have to be the right candidate.
Georginio Wijnaldum is leaving Liverpool (Image: GETTY)