Moustache! TA: Tiago lobbied Bajcetic to go to Barca and former Reds assistant coach Lindes is also in the running【hongyan】

    According to The Athletic, Barcelona are trying to oust Liverpool midfielder Bajcetic, the player is close to joining Red Bull Salzburg on a one-year loan.

    Bajcetic was close to completing a loan deal to Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg before the transfer window deadline. However, Barcelona made a surprise loan offer for Bajcetic, which would cost around €4 million. Liverpool must now decide which option is best for Bajettic's development.

    Bajcetic is still training with Slott at Liverpool today and his future is still under discussion. Feyenoord, Celta and Marseille are also among the clubs that have shown interest, but for now, he must choose between Barcelona and Red Bull Salzburg.

    Barcelona's young midfielder Marc Bernal has returned from injury in the match against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona made their move on Bajettic after confirming that Bernard had torn his anterior cruciate ligament.

   Former Liverpool & Barcelona midfielder Tiago, a former team-mate of Bajcetic, has also discussed with Bajcetic the possibility of joining Barcelona rather than Red Bull Salzburg.

    The current head coach of Red Bull Salzburg is Linders, who has been Klopp's assistant coach at Liverpool. Linders has also been eager to reunite with the 19-year-old. Linders had already signed Bobby Clarke from Liverpool for £10 million.

    Bajcetic, who joined Liverpool from Celta for £224,000 in 2020, made 19 appearances for Liverpool in 2022-23, his breakthrough season. But since then hampered by injury, Bajcetic is keen to go on loan to get the regular playing time he needs.

    Bajcetic's departure is likely to mean fellow midfielder Morton stays at Liverpool. Morton had been approached by Bayer Leverkusen on loan but had been turned down. Liverpool have previously made it clear that they will only consider a permanent offer for Morton, who is thought to be worth around £20m.