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Barcelona move for Liverpool's Stefan Bajcetic falls short - sources

.Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensAug 29, 2024, 06:18 AM ETBarcelona failed in an overdue attempt to authorize Stefan Bajcetic along with the Liverpool midfielder set to participate in RB Salzburg on lending, sources have told ESPN.Baru00e7a were actually not able to promise Bajcetic's enrollment along with LaLiga as a result of their continued financial issues, and also resources near the gamer mentioned they could certainly not take the chance of waiting as well as being actually left behind without a step before Friday's transmission deadline.Bajcetic, 19, also believed a degree of support to Salzburg manager Pep Lijnders, Ju00fcrgen Klopp's former assistant at Liverpool, who he had presently talked to regarding joining the Austrian side.Editor's Picks2 RelatedThe Spain under-21 international had actually emerged as a target for Baru00e7a late on Wednesday after Marc Bernal was ruled out for months with a fractured ACL.Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara led Baru00e7a's push for Bajcetic, who he understands effectively from his opportunity at Liverpool, however his efforts ultimately confirmed unsuccessful.Thiago, who retired in the end of final period, had been operating as aspect of new Baru00e7a manager Hansi Flick's mentoring personnel considering that the summer.He recently left that function as he sorts out his tax obligation status in between Spain and also England while accomplishing his coaching logos, however a yield has actually not been actually concluded out.Baru00e7a had actually formerly decided against reinforcing their midfield this summer months however Bernal's injury transformed their plans.With Gavi as well as Frenkie de Jong still out injured and Ilkay Gu00fcndogan back at Manchester Metropolitan area, they have been left behind quick at the center of the pitch.Baru00e7a have actually had trouble signing up brand-new finalizings, however, with Dani Olmo skipping the first pair of games of the period because of LaLiga's monetary fair play rules.Liverpool's Stefan Bajcetic is set to authorize for RB Salzburg after a failed effort coming from Barcelona. Will Certainly Palmer/Sportsphoto/Allstar by means of Getty ImagesOlmo, that signed up with from RB Leipzig for an initial EUR55 thousand ($ 72m), at some point made his launching in the get Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday after his engraving was lastly processed.ESPN sources said the nightclub could certainly not deliver immediate guarantees when Bajcetic would be registered, requiring the Vigo-born young person to make a decision before the closing of the transactions window.Bajcetic, who is also qualified to bet Serbia, joined Liverpool from his neighborhood club Celta Vigo in 2020 as well as has created 22 appeals for the first team.Initially a centre-back, Klopp relocated him right into midfield, while he can additionally participate in anywhere across the back four. Injuries have hindered his progress in recent periods, but ESPN resources state he is totally fit after a total preseason.