According to Toro.it, both Crystal Palace and Liverpool are unlikely to pursue a trade for Torino star Perr Schuurs during the current summer transfer window.
The Dutch star joined the Serie A club last summer and quickly filled the vacuum left by Gleison Bremer’s departure to Juventus. He was a rock in the back for Il Toro, and his performances and consistency drew interest from clubs all around Europe.
Both Palace and Liverpool appeared to be keen on signing the 23-year-old in the summer, but links have since cooled. Schuurs, a robust player who is both physically and technically adept, checks all of the boxes for success in the English Premier League. His finest years are yet ahead of him at the age of 23, and the Dutchman will only grow better with more experience.
Schuurs is a long-term investment who would have fit perfectly in with the Palace defense. The Eagles are rebuilding and might use a trustworthy partner for Marc Guehi. Both players have every reason to assume they will future-proof their positions for years to come.
The same can be said for Liverpool, whose key priority this summer is to rebuild their midfield roster. Virgil van Dijk is getting older, while Joel Matip is getting older. Joe Gomez has also struggled to regain his form, leaving Jurgen Klopp with only Ibrahima Konate as a long-term alternative.
Schuurs’ ball skills should help him develop into a vital player for the Reds in the coming years. Their focus appears to be on other positions or goals, with interest waning.
Schurus is now preparing for the 2023/24 season with Torino. While the Italians remain open to a transaction, any offer below their asking price will be rejected. To capture the Dutchman this summer, interested parties will need to pay roughly €40 million.
In recent days, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have also been connected with the defender. It remains to be seen whether any party will make a move to secure his services.
