EXCLUSIVE: Premier League clubs to send scouts to monitor Liverpool target Andre
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 24 Oct 2023 10:22 BST
- 3 min read
Exclusive
Andre will be looked at by several Premier League clubs during the Copa Libertadores final, but there have been no talks with Liverpool or Arsenal in recent weeks despite reports to the contrary, FootballTransfers understands.
The midfielder remains liked by Jurgen Klopp, as one of several different options, but Arsenal have not registered any interest yet. Furthermore, we are informed the Gunners will look to bolster other areas of the pitch, such as a right-winger and a striker, during the January window instead.
Fulham and West Ham submitted proposals for Andre over the summer, along with Liverpool, but ultimately a deal wasn’t agreed with Fluminense, who wanted to keep the player until the conclusion of their season in December.
The youngster will likely head to the Premier League next year, but a potential move away is still in the early stages and his focus is very much on winning the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors on November 4.
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We are informed that several clubs will send their head scouts to watch the game at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, with eyes on Andre as well as other talent set to feature, such as Valentin Barco, John Kennedy, Ezequiel Fernandez, and Alexsander.
Why didn’t Andre join Liverpool over the summer?
Klopp had eyed Andre to solve Liverpool’s woes in midfield this summer following a difficult transfer window, but Fluminense were unwilling to let him go at that point during their season despite receiving numerous proposals from English clubs.
Andre spoke to Brazilian outlet GE Globo just after the window closed, where he acknowledged the speculation with a move away, but reiterated his focus on the current campaign with Fluminense.
“It is obvious that it is normal to receive proposals. Even more so with the team doing well, passing the stage at Conmebol Libertadores, at the top of the Brasileirao,” he said.
“Not just for me, but it must have gotten to others as well. I am happy for the proposals that arrive, but my mind today is focused 100% on Fluminense.”
