Liverpool and Real Madrid seem to be going head to head on all the major midfield goals of late and it looks like this is going to happen once again.
As reported by the Liverpool Echo (via Liverpoolfc.com): ‘Liverpool remains ‘extremely serious’ about signing Joao Gomes, according to reports in Spain, and could trigger his €60m release clause to top to Real Madrid.
Los Blancos have reportedly explored the possibility of a January deal and see Gomes as a natural successor to Casemiro, whom they sold to Manchester United for an initial £60m.
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Joao Gomes has a sizable release clause, but it’s not the region we’ve seen for other targets, like Jude Bellingham or Enzo Fernandez, so this could be a more realistic option.
The defensive midfielder has already made 21 league appearances this season and of the 64 matches he has had available to play, the 21-year-old has not missed any due to injury.
A robust, young and talented midfielder would certainly be a good option for Jurgen Klopp’s team and that is why there is clearly interest in the player.
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The Brazilian, if the previous report is to be believed, looks set to replace compatriot Casemiro or act as a partner or back-up for Fabinho.
If we’re going to add another Brazilian to the mix, it won’t come cheap and Flamengo are set to have a host of big offers for the player with three years remaining on his contract.
However, two goals and two assists in 53 games show he may not be the dynamic central player we’re looking for, so FSG may have to finance a move for more than one option, in the coming transfer windows.
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