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Barcelona’s Cillessen responds to Liverpool and Arsenal rumours

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Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked to the Barcelona back-up.

Goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between the Netherlands and Luxembourg held at De Kuip or Stadion Feijenoord on June 9,...

Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has responded to speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.

Cillessen is second choice at Barcelona to Marc Andre Ter Stegen and is open to a transfer.

He has acknowledged interest from both Liverpool and Arsenal, but admits he is powerless over the next step.

Barcelona's Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen warms up before the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final football match Sevilla FC against FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium...

Speaking to Fox Sports Netherlands, Cillessen said: “Arsenal and Liverpool are good clubs, but I have to accept [Barcelona’s] decision and continue here

“I will wait for the pre-season to find out what the club decides. If they want to keep me, I have to accept it because I signed a five-year contract.”

Barcelona's Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen kicks the ball as he warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group D football match between FC Barcelona and Olympiakos FC at the...

The Netherlands international goalkeeper would be a smart addition for either side, although it is Liverpool who have a more pressing need.

Loris Karius’ Champions League final errors highlighted their weakness at the position, despite his later diagnosis with concussion.

Arsenal need to find a succesor to Petr Cech at some stage, although it is not being seen as an area Unai Emery is targeting as a matter of urgency.