Liverpool transfer news as ‘approach’ made for $106m star amid Real Madrid battle

Liverpool transfer news as ‘approach’ made for $106m star amid Real Madrid battle.   Liverpool transfer news as the Reds reportedly find themselves in a race with Real Madrid for a young defender, while an approach is said to have been made for Jarrad Branthwaite.The transfer window may be closed, but the rumors keep coming, with some claims that will no doubt raise eyebrows among Liverpool fans.

 

Despite a quiet summer, which saw just Giorgi Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa signed, the Reds have made a perfect start to the season under new head coach Arne Slot. There’s still a long way to go though, and it won’t be long before the Dutchman gets another chance to add to his squad in January.

 

SIMILAR ARTIAs things stand, he may not take that chance, although with questions remaining over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool may need to take action. The latest rumors see the Reds being linked with a couple of young defenders.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today, including links with a Brazilian teenager, and more speculation over Jarrad Branthwaite.

 

Vitor Reis (Palmeiras)

Liverpool is in the race for Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis, according to Fichajes. The Spanish outlet though suggests there is some stiff competition for his signature, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid also in the running.

 

Several top European clubs are said to have sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old, who is apparently ‘dreaming’ of a move to Europe. Palmeiras though will only be convinced to let him go if a ‘considerable sum’ is offered.

 

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Liverpool.com says: It would be a surprise to see Liverpool try and sign someone straight from South America. The Reds have been linked with plenty of stars from the continent before, but they tend to wait until they’ve made the initial move to Europe before making a play for them.

 

It’s another name to keep a close eye on though. Considering his age, there is still a lot of development for Reis to do, and Liverpool would have to be pretty certain about his capabilities to make a move for him.

 

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Liverpool.com says: It would be a surprise to see Liverpool try and sign someone straight from South America. The Reds have been linked with plenty of stars from the continent before, but they tend to wait until they’ve made the initial move to Europe before making a play for them.

 

It’s another name to keep a close eye on though. Considering his age, there is still a lot of development for Reis to do, and Liverpool would have to be pretty certain about his capabilities to make a move for him.

 

Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)Jarrad Branthwaite is interested in swapping Everton for Liverpool, according to Football Insider. The claims come amid what is described as ‘concrete’ interest from the Reds in the defender.

 

Liverpool is said to have already made contact with the 22-year-old’s agent, although they would have to be prepared to part with a large sum. Everton is said to value Branthwaite at around $106m (£80m/€95m) after Manchester United failed in its attempts to take him to Old Trafford during the summer.

 

Liverpool.com says: Even if Liverpool were to match Everton’s valuation, you can’t imagine the Toffees being willing to sell to the Reds. Branthwaite would be an interesting signing, and Slot may well know a fair bit about him after his loan spell at PSV Eindhoven, but we can’t really see this one happening.