Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder Andre this summer.
A report from Brazilian publication Lance claims that Liverpool have already made contact with Fluminense regarding a summer transfer for Andre. But the Reds are not ready to trigger his €40 million release clause.
Apparently, Liverpool are hoping to sign the 22-year-old this summer, and they are ready to submit a reasonable offer for him. However, the player has a release clause of €40 million, and the Reds are unlikely to pay that kind of money for him.
It remains to be seen whether Fluminense are prepared to sell him for a more reasonable price this summer. The 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder has been a key player for them, and he has the potential to develop into a top-class midfielder in the near future.
Apart from his ability to break up opposition attacks, Andre is exceptional when it comes to controlling the tempo of the game. The technically-gifted midfielder could be the ideal replacement for Thiago Alcântara in the long run as well.
Liverpool have parted ways with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson this summer. Both players have headed out to Saudi Arabia, and Thiago will be out of contract next summer. The Reds will have to start planning for the future. And someone like Andre could replace the skill set of Fabinho and Thiago in the coming seasons.
The 22-year-old midfielder will be hoping to compete at the highest level. And the opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the world will be hard to turn down. He would get to work with top-class players at the Premier League club and also learn from one of the best managers in world football in Jurgen Klopp.
The Liverpool boss has a proven track record of improving young players and helping them establish themselves as stars. He could play a key role in the development of the Brazilian midfielder as well if the transfer goes through.
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Liverpool have already signed players like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer. They will need to add more defensive quality to the side before the window closes, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign a reliable defensive midfielder. Liverpool have been linked with a number of central defenders as well.
