Cillessen reveals plans to quit Barcelona as he puts Premier League clubs on alert

JASPER CILLESSEN has revealed plans to quit Barcelona which will alert Premier League clubs in the hunt for a keeper. The Dutch stopper was linked with Arsenal and Liverpool last summer which suggests he may be open to a move to England. The 30-year-old has made just seven appearances for the Catalans this season – […]

JASPER CILLESSEN has revealed plans to quit Barcelona which will alert Premier League clubs in the hunt for a keeper.

The Dutch stopper was linked with Arsenal and Liverpool last summer which suggests he may be open to a move to England.

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The 30-year-old has made just seven appearances for the Catalans this season – and all bar one have been in their run to the Copa del Rey final.

Despite limited opportunities in the 17/18 campaign, Cillessen opted to stay at the Nou Camp in the face of interest from the Gunners and the Reds – who signed Bernd Leno and Alisson instead.

At the time, he said: “Arsenal and Liverpool aren’t bad clubs, but if Barcelona say ‘we love you’ then I’ll accept their decision and continue there.”

But having played second-fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen for another season, Holland’s number one is ready to move on.

He said: “First I will go on holiday and then I hope to have a new club where I can play because I want to play.”

With David De Gea’s recent form under scrutiny, Manchester United will surely be keeping tabs on the situation.

Cillessen signed for Barca from Ajax in the summer of 2016 and has recommended the move to Ajax’s young stars despite his own lack of opportunities.

He said: “I know Frankie de Jong is coming, but is the De Ligt thing true?

“In any case, if you have the chance to go to Barcelona, you have to take advantage of it.”