Liverpool Update: Brighton Star Engaged in Negotiations for Major Summer Transfer
Liverpool have initiated discussions with a Brighton star regarding a potential high-profile summer transfer.
The Reds are thriving across four competitions, currently leading the Premier League with a six-point advantage over the second-placed team, and maintaining a perfect record in the Champions League. It’s been an exceptional start for new manager Arne Slot, who only brought in Federico Chiesa during the summer.
However, with significant changes potentially on the way at Liverpool – as many players face uncertain futures – it appears that preparations for a major summer acquisition have begun.
Liverpool are in discussions to sign the next Roberto Firmino
As Liverpool contemplates its future, they may be close to signing a successor to Roberto Firmino – who is positioned at no.78 in eScored’s ranking of the greatest Premier League players of all time.
Several Brazilians have represented Liverpool throughout the years, such as Lucas Leiva and Alisson, yet Firmino is cherished by Liverpool supporters for his grace and knack for scoring in crucial moments.
Brighton’s Brazilian attacker Joao Pedro might be poised to take over as Firmino’s heir, as reported by Trivela in Brazil, with Liverpool in talks to acquire the Brighton player.
Another Brazilian source, UOL, has reported that the 23-year-old is Liverpool’s top target for next summer, with Slot seemingly skeptical about Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota’s persistent injury woes.
Pedro is “100 percent ready” to advance to a larger club next summer, with Manchester United reportedly also in negotiations. Nevertheless, eScored believes that Liverpool has the advantage in this pursuit.
The Merseyside club’s current form makes them an attractive option for Pedro, and their prior dealings with Brighton, having secured a favorable agreement for Alexis Mac Allister, adds to their appeal.
The only hurdle will be the price. The Seagulls acquired Pedro for a club-record €30 million, according to the BBC, meaning that any transfer from Brighton could be significantly higher.
Pedro’s worth is set at €50 million, as per Transfermarkt. Liverpool will face Southampton this week in League Cup action, as they head into the quarter-finals.
