Liverpool news: According to trusted transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Reds recently sent scouts to monitor Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes.
Gomes has established himself as one of Brazil’s most promising midfielders since breaking into the Vultures senior squad in 2020. He has made 37 league appearances for the Brazilian club so far, scoring one goal.
He has helped his club win a league title, along with two Cariocas Championships. The 21-year-old midfielder is seen as the future of Brazilian football.
His performances at the Maracanã stadium caught the attention of top clubs across Europe. Aside from the Reds, Manchester United have also shown interest in signing him recently.
Liverpool news: Joao Gomes ‘dreams’ of joining the Reds
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Brazilian wunderkind Joao Gomes is open to the possibility of signing for Liverpool in the future.
Speaking to the media, he said: “Liverpool is a team I would play for. I really want to play. Playing in the Champions League is my biggest dream in football”.
The Reds have started the current season poorly, winning just two of their first seven league games. Jurgen Klopp has struggled with his midfield options thus far, this season with Thiago, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Fabio Carvalho all having injury problems during the early parts of the season.
Klopp tried to address the issue by signing Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus on deadline day. However, the Brazilian international has yet to start a competitive game for the Reds. Klopp could look to bring another midfielder into his squad during the January window, with Pedro among the options.
But the Brazilian recently signed a new contract at Flamengo, which will keep him at the club until 2027. The Reds will need to pay a massive transfer fee to bring him to Anfield.
What will Joao Pedro bring to Anfield?
Pedro is a tenacious footballer who is capable of playing as a midfielder or defensive player. His key strengths are his tackling and passing skills, along with his ability to play defense and split the ball.
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He played 20 games for Brasileirão this period, registering one assist. According to WhoScored, he averaged 3.2 tackles, 0.9 dribbles and 0.9 interceptions in the league. Other than that, he has completed 87.3 percent of his pass attempts in the Brazilian first division.
Whats Next?
Liverpool are currently eighth in the Premier League table, with nine points from six games. They will then face Brighton in the league before taking on Rangers in the UEFA Champions League on 5 October.
