Liverpool will soon ramp up the efforts to sign €40 million-rated Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga, a target for Real Madrid.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Gabri Veiga has become a top target for Liverpool. The Reds are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the Celta Vigo midfielder, whose release clause is worth €40 million. Meanwhile, the Spaniard is also a target for Real Madrid.
Gabri Veiga has become a hot property in the transfer market on the back of his breakthrough campaign. The 21-year-old made his first-team debut for Celta Vigo a few years ago. But 2022/23 proved to be the season where he finally established a foothold at the Balaidos.
The Spanish midfielder was a regular for Celta Vigo and barely missed a game in the season. And a tally of 11 goals and four assists in 40 appearances is impressive. Veiga’s progress has not gone unnoticed either, with several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool and Real Madrid, setting their sights on him.
Veiga has been on Real Madrid’s radar for several months. But the continued interest in the Spaniard is surprising, considering Jude Bellingham will arrive this summer. And with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos likely to continue for another season, there is no spot in the Real Madrid midfield unit.
Nonetheless, the 21-year-old remains a target for Real Madrid heading into the summer transfer window. But Los Blancos might have an uphill task while pursuing Veiga in the coming weeks. That is because recent reports have pointed to Liverpool being in the pole position to secure his services.
The Reds have already signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion this summer. But Liverpool will not stop with the Argentine’s acquisition, as they want to sign multiple midfielders ahead of the 2023/24 season. Veiga is thus a viable target for Liverpool. And they are ready to step up their interest in the Spaniard.
While Liverpool will pay €40 million to land the Celta Vigo midfielder, they are ready to make some payments over that sum. That might catch Real Madrid and other suitors off-guard. And it will be interesting to see if Liverpool’s move gets the job done for them this summer.
