Andre to Liverpool: ‘Verbal agreement’ in place, Arsenal threat and price tag.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Fluminense star AndreAndre to Liverpool: ‘Verbal agreement’ in place, Arsenal threat and price tag

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Fluminense star Andre..

Liverpool have been linked with Brazil midfielder Andre, who has starred for Fluminense this year.

The 22-year-old, who has won two caps for his country, helped his team lift the Copa Libertadores trophy earlier this month and is regarded as one of the best young players in his homeland.

And Express Sport takes a look at what we know about the star’s transfer situation.

Verbal agreement

According to Globo, Andre should leave Fluminense at the end of this year as he has been promised by the club’s president that he can move to Europe once his season in Brazil comes to an end.

And Liverpool appear to be in the driving seat to land him after scouting him for more than 18 months.

Andre has made 55 appearances in all competitions throughout 2023, with Fluminense currently occupying eighth place in the Brasileiro Serie A table.

He also played the full 120 minutes as his team were taken to penalties by Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores showpiece event before coming out on top in a penalty shootout.

Arsenal, Man Utd and Tottenham threat

According to 90min, Andre is being pursued by a whole host of Premier League clubs.

Arsenal like the look of the player, with Manchester United and Tottenham also joining the race to sign him.

And Fulham were even keen to land him in the summer.

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It may even offer a chance to correct a deal some fans might consider a mistake.

Lloyd Kelly is the player in question; he was the main story on the BBC’s daily transfer rumour roundup recently.

The headline of a TeamTalk article stated, “Bournemouth will turn down any approaches for defender Lloyd Kelly in January, with Tottenham, Liverpool, Newcastle, and AC Milan all keen on the 25-year-old Englishman.”

It makes sense that the Cherries, who are in the thick of the relegation fight, would want to hold onto a player who has started six of their last eight league games and twice served as their captain.

But, Kelly’s contract expires in the summer of 2020, so Bournemouth’s next transfer window is their last chance to demand a premium for the 25-year-old.