Liverpool are closely monitoring Vinicius Lira of Santos with a view to a future move for the talented and physical full-back.
According to Sport Witness, Liverpool are closely monitoring the performances of Brazilian teenager Vinicius Lira. The Santos star, who plays in a left-back role, has excelled of late, with the Merseysiders keeping close tabs on his displays with a view to a potential move in the future.
Liverpool are looking into the market for options that will improve their backline. Defensive structure is deemed to be essential ahead of the summer, as the club have suffered this season from a lack of multiple options to sustain the season across all fronts.
The left-back position is also being looked at very closely ahead of the summer, with the club widening their network to scout multiple options in the market. Liverpool are already primed to see Andrew Robertson leave once his contract expires in the summer, which could see Arne Slot seek competition for Milos Kerkez.
Some high-profile players are being linked with Liverpool, such as Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde, amid reports he could leave the Spanish giants in the summer. Whether he is realistically achievable remains the question, and in a very similar vein, despite links to Lewis Hall of Newcastle United, there are considerable doubts whether the Merseysiders can actually sign the English full-back.
A new name has emerged on their list, all the way from Brazil, with Liverpool closely monitoring a certain Vinicius Lira from Santos. The 18-year-old Brazilian full-back wonderkid has been impressing for the Brazilian side, having been given regular opportunities since the January departure of Souza to Tottenham.
Are Liverpool Expected to Make a Move for Vinicius Lira?
Liverpool are monitoring Lira at this stage, as they are doing with other players in the market. Given his age and the relative lack of senior experience, there is a possibility the club might consider a future move for the player with the aim of developing him, rather than bringing him in for their first-team plans immediately.
However, Lira suffered an ACL rupture in Santos’ game against Corinthians on Monday, which will all but end transfer speculation. That may not deter the likes of Liverpool from keeping tabs on his development in the future, especially if the player comes back stronger from this serious knee injury.
