Liverpool waiting on Barcelona deal: Player could leave Nou CampLIVERPOOL are 'waiting on' Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to reports. By James Cambridge 11:15, Tue, May 24, 2016 | UPDATED: 11:36, Tue, May 24, 2016 Link copied Bookmark GETTYLiverpool are reportedly keen on Barcelona flop Thomas Vermaelen Vermaelen's career has stalled since leaving Arsenal in 2014 for Barca and has once again been plagued by injuries.The Belgium international has made just 11 La Liga appearances in two years and has suffered with reoccurring hamstring problems.The Reds are in need of new defenders with Steven Caulker returning to parent club QPR and Kolo Toure expected to leave on a free transfer.Jurgen Klopp has already snapped up out-of-contract Schalke man Joel Matip and has been linked with a move for German international Shkodran Mustafi. Related articles Liverpool flop Balotelli dropped from Conte's Italy squad Defender to leave Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp will not give new contract Liverpool blow: Leicester offer star new deal amid Klopp interest SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy