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Brentford are expected to step up their interest in free Liverpool star Sepp van den Berg this summer.

Arne Slot is set to orchestrate a major rebuild of his newly acquired Reds team, with big-money signings expected to arrive at the expense of several fringe stars.

Caoimhin Kelleher, Joe Gomez and Calvin Ramsey are among a host of players linked with a move away from Liverpool, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain also keen on the services of Luis Diaz if he becomes available.

Van den Berg is attracting interest from several quarters and his public plea to Liverpool’s higher powers to be sold is prompting other teams to monitor his situation.

After a successful loan spell with Mainz 05 last season, the Bundesliga side are desperate to retain the defender’s services and are already trying to seal a deal for the Dutchman.

However, they will face competition from Brentford in the race to secure the 22-year-old’s signature, reports report. The mirror.

The Bees are said to have targeted Van den Berg to bolster their backline next season, with his versatility proving attractive to Thomas Frank’s side as they look to bolster their defensive depth.

Despite interest from Mainz and Werder Bremen, Brentford are “confident” of signing the talented prospect but will have to wait to find out if their top target will actually be offloaded by Liverpool.