Liverpool could 'cause an absolute meltdown' by making a 'late offer' to lure Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong to Anfield, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
The Reds equalled the Premier League's biggest victory by sealing a 9-0 triumph over Bournemouth on Saturday, but boss Jurgen Klopp may strengthen his squad ahead of Thursday's 11pm deadline.
GiveMeSport Transfer Update With Dean Jones
What's the latest news involving de Jong?
According to the Mirror, Liverpool are interested in signing Barcelona star de Jong before the summer window slams shut.
The report suggests Klopp, who broke the Reds' transfer record by sanctioning the £85million arrival of Darwin Nunez in June, has performed a massive U-turn and admitted he is looking to welcome a new central midfielder to Merseyside.
Arch-rivals Manchester United have been chasing de Jong for a number of months and even agreed a deal worth close to £72million with Barcelona, but the move failed to come to fruition.
Chelsea have reportedly come close to striking a deal for the 25-year-old as well, so it is clear that he is in-demand.
However, it is understood that de Jong is keen to remain with Barcelona and his agent is in talks with the La Liga giants over the restructuring of his contract.
What has Dean Jones said about de Jong?
Jones believes there is a possibility that Liverpool will head to the negotiating table in a bid to sign de Jong in the coming days.
The journalist feels luring the Dutchman to Anfield would cause bedlam at Old Trafford, thanks to Manchester United's lengthy pursuit.
Jones told GIVEMESPORT: "There have been a few whispers that Liverpool might make a late offer on de Jong as part of fixing their midfield problems.
"That would be an absolutely sensational story if they were to swoop now and take de Jong off United. It'd cause an absolute meltdown.
"I'll be honest, at the moment, there's been no obvious sign of that actually happening. But that is one perhaps to look out for. We'll have to see."
Would de Jong be a good signing for Liverpool?
There is no doubt that de Jong is used to challenging for honours, having won silverware during his time with Ajax and Barcelona, and that will be a huge attraction for Klopp.
Having won 44 caps for the Netherlands, the Liverpool target would look to make an instant impact if he were to leave Barcelona as the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is just around the corner.
Statistics show that de Jong boasted a better pass completion rate than current Anfield stars Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain last season, so it is clear that he would make Klopp's side even more dangerous in possession.