Following on from the news that Arsenal and Juventus are
seriously considering making an approach for Sergio Busquets, it
has emerged that Liverpool are the latest club in awe of the
midfielder.
The young midfielder has only played six league games at senior
level, but already it appears as though all of Europe is after him.
Off contract at the end of the season, clubs will soon be able to
negotiate with Busquets, and it seems that money is no barrier.
Liverpool and Milan are both reportedly ready to offer the
youngster double what he is currently on, an enticing prospect for
even the most loyal of players.
All of this could be prevented, of course, if Busquets accepts
Barca's impending new contract offer. However, early talks between
Txiki Begiristain and Josep Maria Orobitg, Busquet's
representative, have hit a stumbling block over the financial
issue. The midfielder has re-iterated his loyalty to Barca,
however, which should provide a strong basis for further
negotiations.
Given Busquet's famous heritage ( his father Carles played 79 games
for Barca), the club will be loathe to lose him on a free transfer
at the end of the season, a realistic prospect if contract talks do
not advance soon.