Liverpool are reportedly keen on 18-year-old Brazilian attacker Luis Guilherme, who has drawn comparisons to Kylian Mbappe.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are in pole position to sign Palmeiras wonderkid Luis Guilherme. The 18-year-old has been likened to Kylian Mbappe because of their stylistic similarities and their explosive pace.
The Brazilian is widely regarded as a prodigious talent, and a move to the Premier League could accelerate his development. Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide him with the platform to showcase his abilities at the highest level.
The report from Football Insider has claimed that Liverpool have already scouted the player extensively, and the 18-year-old would be a first-team player for them next season if he joins the club. Recent updates have pointed to Liverpool submitting an enquiry to sign the youngster.
The South American prodigy will be on the radar of other European clubs as well, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He needs to join a club where he will get ample minutes. If Liverpool can provide him with game-time assurances, a move to the Premier League would be ideal for him.
Liverpool might need a new attacker this summer
Liverpool could certainly use more quality in the wide areas. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz are the only natural wingers at the club right now. They have had to use attacking midfielders as makeshift wide players during rotation and injuries. Signing another specialist winger should be a top priority for them at the end of the season.
Luis Guilherme has the potential to develop into a top-class attacker with the right guidance, and Liverpool could help him fulfil his tremendous potential. The Reds have done well to nurture talented wingers like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane into world class players in recent years, and Guilherme will look to follow in their footsteps as well.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can secure an agreement with the Brazilian club at the end of the season. They are unlikely to pay a premium for the talented young winger, and the two clubs will have to agree on a reasonable fee in order for the move to go through.
