Liverpool Reportedly Still Interested in Fluminense Midfielder Andre

Liverpool have had a busy summer transfer window, signing three midfielders in Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo. However, recent weeks have suggested that the Reds should have signed another player, and reports now suggest that they have not forgotten their interest in Fluminense midfielder Andre.

Andre a Target for January?

The 22-year-old Brazil international was subject of an enquiry from Anfield during the transfer window, but Fluminense rejected any advance as they bid for Copa Libertadores glory. 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 depart Fluminense at the end of their campaign, which effectively runs from January to December in Brazil. The club’s president, Mario Bittencourt, has all but confirmed that would be the case in discussing Liverpool’s approach back in September.

Fluminense’s Season Not Over Yet

Fluminense’s season does not end with the Copa Libertadores final, with another 12 fixtures also left to play in Serie A, by which point Andre could have made over 60 appearances in 2023. That would suggest that, 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.

Liverpool Looking to Strengthen Midfield

Jurgen Klopp‘s reluctance to field Endo in high-profile games has led to Mac Allister remaining as the No. 6, with question marks over whether he suits the role. With Liverpool looking to strengthen their midfield, it appears that Andre could be the answer they are looking for.

Andre is a talented midfielder who has been impressing for Fluminense this season and could be a great addition to Liverpool’s squad. With the Reds reportedly still interested in Andre, it will be interesting to see if they make a move for him in January or wait until December when his contract with Fluminense expires.