Sources: Fulham ‘agree deal in principle’ for Andre after multiple Liverpool bids
Sources: Following many proposals from Liverpool, Fulham and Andre “agree to deal in principle.”
According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Fulham has reached an agreement in principle to sign Fluminense midfielder Andre during the January transfer window.
It is thought that the Cottagers and the Copa Libertadores winners have reached a deal. According to Football Insider, a reliable source, the 22-year-old must now approve the transfer.
Now that Fluminense’s Serie A campaign is over, Andre will have the chance to start strong against English rivals in Friday night’s Club World Cup final versus Man City (December 22).
The Brazillian giants are ready to part with the defensive midfielder in January, and the player himself has already indicated that a move to the Premier League would be a “dream”.
Football Insider revealed in August that Liverpool saw multiple bids for Andre rejected by Fluminense in the summer window – allowing him to stay and help them win the Copa Libertadores.
He has made 60 appearances across all competitions in 2023, scoring one goal.
Fulham have agreed a deal in principle to sign Fluminense midfielder Andre in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed the Cottagers have struck an agreement with the Copa Libertadores winners – with a well-placed source telling Football Insider that it is now up to the 22-year-old to green-light the move.
Fluminense’s Serie A season has now concluded and Andre has the opportunity to make a good first impression against English opponents in the Club World Cup final against Man City on Friday night (22 December).
Football Insider revealed on Monday (18 December) that the Cottagers are weighing up a January bid for Montpellier forward Akor Adams after watching him in action on several occasions.
Marco Silva’s side sit 11th in the Premier League and will play Liverpool in the League Cup semi-finals in January.
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Liverpool will continue to work with UEFA and the European Club Association after Thursday’s ruling that revived plans for the controversial Super League
Liverpool say they will continue to work with UEFA and the European Club Association after Thursday’s ruling that has revived plans for the controversial Super League.
On Thursday, the European Court of Justice, in Luxembourg, stated that FIFA and UEFA, the world and European football’s governing bodies, had “abused a dominant position” by threatening clubs looking to break away to form a new Super League with sanctions, bans and various other punishments.
The ECJ ruled such actions were “unlawful” which has since raised the prospect of revised plans for a European Super League which sought to create a new continental competition involving 12 of the biggest clubs which ring fenced their participation, allowing them to annual access to the money brought in as a result.
The initial proposals, which were floated in April 2021 before falling apart days later after the six Premier League clubs – including Liverpool – had chosen to walk away, were strongly opposed by fans across the nation at the time and condemned by many throughout the sport, including Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool told the ECHO earlier this week that “we are absolutely committed to following that through and there should be no ambiguity to suggest otherwise” following the ECJ ruling and a fresh statement on their official website has backed up that stance.
A short statement on the club’s website said: “Yesterday’s ruling by the European Court of Justice does not change Liverpool FC’s previous stance on a proposed European Super League. Our involvement has been discontinued.
“We will continue to work with fellow clubs through the ECA and participate in UEFA competitions.”
The initial plans, which were driven on Liverpool’s part by their owners Fenway Sports Group ended with a public apology from principal owner John W Henry, who took to camera in a rare appearance to communicate the club’s U-turn.
“I want to apologise to all the fans and supporters of Liverpool Football Club for the disruption I caused over the past 48 hours,” he said at the time.
“It goes without saying but should be said that the project put forward was never going to stand without the support of the fans. No-one ever thought differently in England. Over these 48 hours you were very clear that it would not stand. We heard you. I heard you.!
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