Liverpool Consider Move for Fluminense’s Andre as They Pursue Romeo Lavia

Liverpool are continuing their pursuit of Belgian youngster Romeo Lavia, with a second bid presented to Southampton this week. However, the Reds are also exploring deals for alternatives, including Fluminense’s Andre.

Romeo Lavia: Liverpool’s Protracted Pursuit

Liverpool’s pursuit of 19-year-old Lavia has been more protracted than those watching on will have hoped, with less than a fortnight until the season begins. Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy is reporting that the guaranteed payment before any add-ons is below £40 million, though Southampton are claimed to be seeking £50 million for their No. 45.

Andre: An Interesting Target

Andre, 22, is a progressive defensive midfielder who debuted for Fluminense’s first team in 2020 and has gone on to play 144 times for his boyhood club so far. There is a sense that his representatives are pushing for a move to Europe this summer, with Fulham and Sporting CP among the other clubs linked. Monday saw Portuguese newspaper Record report that Sporting are now out of the running, with journalist Bruno Andrade claiming last week that Jorge Mendes is organising a move to England.

It is unclear if speculation over Andre and Liverpool is merely to fuel interest elsewhere – as was the case for another Mendes client, Manuel Ugarte, earlier in the summer. He is certainly an interesting target, but the wider belief is that the Reds should be signing another midfielder along with Lavia, not instead of.

Liverpool’s Midfield Options

With Liverpool’s midfield options looking thin, it is no surprise that they are looking to add more depth in this area. Lavia is an exciting prospect and Andre could be a good addition too, but it remains to be seen whether either of these deals will come to fruition.

The Reds have already added Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich this summer, and he could prove to be a key signing for the club. He has been a key part of Bayern’s success over the past few years and his experience and quality could be invaluable for Liverpool.

The club have also been linked with moves for other midfielders such as David Brooks and Adrien Rabiot, but it remains to be seen if any of these deals will come to fruition. It is clear that Liverpool are looking to strengthen their midfield options and it will be interesting to see which players they end up signing.

Conclusion

Liverpool are continuing their pursuit of Romeo Lavia, while also exploring deals for alternatives such