Liverpool officials are said to be ‘baffled’ by reports that the Reds are interested in Brazilian sensation Andre Trindade. Jurgen Klopp has been connected with the defensive midfielder ahead of the January transfer window, although some stories appear to be inaccurate.
Andre’s performances for Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense have piqued the interest of Europe’s most powerful teams. According to various sources, Liverpool will compete with Premier League and European clubs for his signature.
Arsenal and Manchester United have also been connected with the 22-year-old Brazilian international, who made his debut in June. According to reports, Liverpool will try to outdo their Premier League rivals by completing a transfer in January.
However, according to journalist David Lynch, writing for Liverpool website This Is Anfield, some club executives have been amused by the rumor. Lynch says that the Merseyside club will not make an offer for Andre.
According to the source, Liverpool attempted to sign the player throughout the summer. They were, however, given no indication that a deal was likely.
Andre made the decision to stay with Fluminense, and it has paid off. He was instrumental in the club’s Copa Libertadores victory earlier this month, claiming the highly desired South American equivalent of the Champions League.
After missing out on Andre, Liverpool moved on to other targets. Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch were both signed as part of a significant overhaul of Klopp’s midfield, both of whom can play in the No 6 spot.
The summer departure of Fabinho to Saudi Arabia shook the Reds. It highlighted the need of regenerating Liverpool’s midfield, with the Brazilian having played a key part at the heart of a three-pronged midfield during Klopp’s most successful stint in charge.
Questions have been raised about whether Endo, 30, is the long-term solution for the role. Gravenberch, on the other hand, had his greatest games for past clubs Ajax and Bayern Munich slightly higher up the field.
As a result, Liverpool might still pursue another defensive midfielder, even if that player is not Andre. Klopp will want to build on the positive momentum established by a successful summer window. This could result in more transfers in January.
