Liverpool Reportedly Still Interested in Fluminense Midfielder Andre
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Fluminense midfielder Andre for some time, and recent reports suggest they have not forgotten their interest in the Brazilian. The Reds signed three midfielders in the summer, but Jurgen Klopp’s reluctance to field Wataru Endo in high-profile games has led to speculation that Liverpool may return for Andre in January.
Andre’s Impressive Form for Fluminense
Andre is a 22-year-old Brazil international who has been in impressive form for Fluminense this season. The club is currently competing for Copa Libertadores glory, and are now into the final, where they will play Boca Juniors on November 4.
Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt has all but confirmed that Andre will depart the club at the end of their campaign, which effectively runs from January to December in Brazil. Bittencourt discussed Liverpool’s approach back in September, saying: “Liverpool’s executive director contacted me directly. And I replied to him: ‘My friend, I don’t sell players now and I don’t deliver now’. If you want to buy him now to take him in January, we can start talking, or if you want to wait until December, we’ll talk in December.”
Liverpool’s Interest in Andre
According to the Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle, the Reds “have not forgotten” about Andre, and “haven’t parked their interest.” Doyle does not confirm that a pursuit will be restarted in January, but explains that the club would not be “overly worried the chance has now gone.”
Andre is almost certain to have made over 60 appearances in 2023 by the time Fluminense’s season ends, so if Liverpool were to seal a transfer for January, the midfielder would require time to rest and recover before any adjustment begins on the pitch. It could be a long-term project, then, but the enquiry into his availability and a gap for him in the squad hints that this may be the plan.
Conclusion
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Fluminense midfielder Andre for some time, and recent reports suggest they have not forgotten their interest in the Brazilian. With Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt all but confirming that Andre will depart the club at the end of their campaign, it looks like Liverpool may be ready to make their move in January. The Reds may have signed three midfielders in the summer, but Jurgen Klopp’s reluctance to field Wataru Endo in high-profile games has led to speculation that Liverpool may return for Andre. With Andre almost certain to have made over 60 appearances in 2023 by the time Fluminense’s season ends, it looks like Liverpool may be ready to make their move in January.