In a breaking development, Liverpool Football Club is edging closer to securing the services of Fluminense’s star midfielder, Andre. Reports suggest that personal terms have been agreed upon by the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder and Liverpool.
This transfer saga has been ongoing for a while, with Liverpool’s initial bid of £25 million during the summer transfer window falling through. Andre’s decision to stay with Fluminense was primarily motivated by the club’s ambition to clinch their first-ever Copa Libertadores title, as they gear up to face Boca Juniors in the final on Saturday.
Andre, who hails from Bahia, chose to support his current team in their quest for South American glory. However, he hasn’t ruled out a potential move to Europe in the upcoming January transfer window, with both Liverpool and Arsenal expressing their interest in his services. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet.
Arsenal has been in the race to sign Andre, and their manager, Mikel Arteta, sees him as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey. However, it appears that Liverpool has taken the lead in this transfer pursuit. Journalist Francois Plateau, as reported by The Sun, claims that Liverpool and Andre have reached a verbal agreement regarding personal terms.
Despite this significant step, Liverpool has not yet finalized a deal with Fluminense. The negotiations are still ongoing, and they must fend off interest from other potential suitors, including Arsenal.
Jurgen Klopp’s side is expected to intensify their efforts to secure Andre’s signature as the January transfer window approaches. Liverpool is eager to bolster their midfield following the departure of Fabinho last summer. While summer signing Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo have assumed deeper midfield roles this season, Andre’s addition could provide a valuable boost to their options in that department.
Andre’s rise to prominence in Fluminense has been remarkable since his senior debut in September 2020. His 161st appearance for the club is anticipated in Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final. He also made his international debut for Brazil in June, underlining his potential as a top-class midfielder.
It’s worth noting that Andre’s contract with Fluminense runs until December 2026, and he is represented by the well-known agent Jorge Mendes, who also represents Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota. This transfer saga is poised to be one of the most closely watched developments in the upcoming transfer window as Liverpool aims to strengthen their squad with the addition of the talented Brazilian midfielder. Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.
