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Liverpool Reportedly Planning Move for Brazilian Midfielder Andre in January


October 11, 2023 11:09 am

In the world of football transfer news, Liverpool is making headlines once again. The Premier League club is reportedly set to make a move for Brazilian midfielder Andre during the upcoming January transfer window. Fluminense, Andre’s current club, is said to be open to the idea of selling their star player at that time.

According to reports from Football Insider, Liverpool is determined to secure the services of 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andre. This interest comes after Fluminense rejected Liverpool’s attempts to sign him during the summer transfer window, as the Brazilian club was keen on retaining him until mid-season.

One of the challenges in European clubs dealing with Brazilian counterparts during the summer months is that many Brazilian teams, especially those competing in tournaments like the Copa Libertadores, prefer to keep hold of their top talents. Fluminense was no exception in this regard. Follow your favourite football team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

Liverpool’s pursuit of Andre was met with rejection during the summer, despite Jurgen Klopp’s apparent fondness for the young midfielder. Andre has been a key player for Fluminense, amassing 156 appearances for the senior side. He has been instrumental in his club’s journey to this year’s Copa Libertadores final, where they are set to face Boca Juniors.

As the January transfer window approaches, Fluminense is now open to discussing a potential move with Liverpool. It seems they will not stand in the way of the midfielder’s transfer, as they did in the summer. Jurgen Klopp remains interested in bringing Andre to Anfield, and there’s optimism that there’s still room in Liverpool’s midfield for the young Brazilian.

Andre himself appears eager to complete a move to Liverpool in January and fulfill his dream of playing for the Merseyside club. While he is believed to have a release clause of around €40 million, there have been hints that Fluminense might accept a lower bid, perhaps in the range of €30 million.

However, Liverpool’s pursuit of Andre raises questions about their other transfer targets. If they go all out to sign the Brazilian midfielder in January, it might affect their interest in other players, possibly including defensive targets that Klopp had in mind. While many believe that signing a new centre-back is essential for the Reds, it appears that Klopp may prioritize completing his midfield rebuild first.

Andre’s style of play is seen as a good fit for Liverpool’s high-intensity and energetic approach to the game. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that Liverpool has already made significant additions to their midfield during the summer transfer window, including the signing of Wataru Endo. Therefore, Klopp faces a crucial decision about Andre, and whether to prioritize him or focus on bolstering the central defense in the upcoming January transfer window. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports