Justin Bijlow has spoken about transfer links to Man Utd and Liverpool (Image: Getty)
Manchester United and Liverpool target Justin Bijlow has described the Premier League duo as “nice clubs” and insists his ambition could see him join a top European club this summer. The Feyenoord goalkeeper has been linked with a switch to England ahead of the transfer window.
United may want to sign a new shot-stopper to provide competition for Andre Onana. Meanwhile, Bijlow, 26, could be a long-term replacement for Liverpool’s Alisson Becker, who turns 32 in October and is a target for the Saudi Pro League.
“Those are two very nice clubs. Of course it is always nice to be mentioned at big clubs. What I’m just saying: I’m ambitious. As long as I play for Feyenoord, I’ll give everything for that and first I just want to focus on the Dutch team,” Bijlow explained in an interview with Voetbal Zone.
Bijlow, who has a contract until 2026, insists he could remain at Feyenoord. However, he accepts that the opportunity to join a big Premier League club could be difficult to turn down.
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He added: “Would I stay at Feyenoord? You never know, do you? That’s football. You don’t know that. I’m ambitious, I’ve always said that.
“If the opportunity presents itself and a good club comes from abroad, I am open to it. I’ve always said that. As long as I am under contract with Feyenoord, that is never a punishment and I will give everything as long as I play there.”
Incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot, who was Bijlow’s manager at Feyenoord, might want to get revenge over Erik ten Hag for comments the Man United tactician made about his former side.
Arne Slot could seek revenge over Erik ten Hag after comments made by the Man Utd boss (Image: Getty)
“People have been going overly lyrical about Feyenoord,” said Ten Hag.
“Feyenoord were steady this year, but not top. PSV Eindhoven were two classes better in all areas. In terms of dominating the ball, in terms of putting pressure, in terms of intensity, you name it.
“Bosz and his staff did that top notch, but the rest of the club is also well put together. PSV Eindhoven were better than the rest by such a long distance, even so much better than Feyenoord.”
Ten Hag then piled the pressure on Slot by insisting his countryman will walk into a better situation at Liverpool than he did at Old Trafford two years ago. He continued: “Jurgen and Pep Lijnders have left behind a strong foundation. He (Slot) comes into a better position than I did at the time when I went to Manchester United from the Netherlands.”
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