Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to sign a central midfielder before the summer transfer window slams shut in a month’s time – with two players on his shortlist
Liverpool may have to wait for another week to find out whether Andre, their new transfer target, is available this summer.
The Reds are interested in signing Andre, 22, from Brazilian club Fluminense this summer. Jurgen Klopp is looking to bring in a central midfielder after Jordan Henderson and Fabinho completed moves to Saudi Arabia, joining Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad respectively.
Andre has made more than 100 appearances for Fluminense and won his first senior cap for Brazil earlier this year. It’s believed Liverpool will make an initial offer of â¬25million (£21.5m) for the emerging talent and are willing to bid as high as â¬30m (£25.8m).
Liverpool are also interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia and have already seen an offer of £37m rejected by the Championship club. It’s thought they have made a revised offer of around £41m, but Southampton’s asking price is £50m.