Liverpool have reportedly held talks with Celta Vigo over the potential signing of Gabri Veiga, and could get the help of one ex-Reds boss.

According to sports broadcaster and transfer specialist Ben Jacobs, a ‘senior’ official at Liverpool recently had a conversation

with Rafa Benitez — now in charge of Celta — over the potential signing of the 21-year-old midfield star.

Jacobs claims that Veiga is adamant about getting instant game time under his belt, so the Reds have reportedly discussed

the idea of snapping up him and loaning him back to Celta Vigo for the forthcoming season.

Jacobs said: “Liverpool haven’t moved for Veiga, but they scouted him and there was a recent conversation between

someone senior at Liverpool and Rafa Benitez. The feeling was that there might be an opportunity to sign and loan back

because the player’s so adamant that if he moves to a big Premier League club, he needs instant game time.”

has been linked with a host of top European clubs including Chelsea and PSG and is believed to have a €40m (£34m) buyout

clause in his contract, according to The Guardian. The Spaniard recently featured at the European Under-21 Championships

and delivered a string of eye-catching displays as La Roja were beaten 1-0 in the final by England.

The 21-year-old midfielder also played a starring role for Celta last season as he chipped in with an impressive tally of 11

goals from 36 La Liga appearances for the club.

Veiga’s crowning moment came on the last game of the 2022/23 campaign as he scored a match-winning brace against

Barcelona to confirm Celta’s top-flight status, as he left the pitch to a standing ovation from his fans.

Liverpool could well sign two more midfielders between now and the end of the transfer window, having already snapped up

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. The Reds remain locked in talks to sign Southampton’s Romeo Lavia and

are expected to submit an improved offer, after having an initial bid rejected by the Saints.

Any deal for Veiga would likely to be more owing to his buyout clause. Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid have also

been linked with the midfielder previously.

JURGEN KLOPP HAILS ‘PROPER CENTRE HALF’ EMERGING IN THE LIVERPOOL RANKS

Jarell Quansah is making an impact at Liverpool with boss Jurgen Klopp offering him some praise.

Liverpool were in pre-season action on Sunday as they faced Championship side Leicester City in Singapore.

The Reds coasted to a 4-0 victory with Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, Diogo Jota and Ben Doak all on the scoresheet.

That’s four goals in each of Liverpool’s three pre-season games this summer with the Reds racking up the goals.

Some of Liverpool’s defending hasn’t been stellar, especially in the 4-4 draw against Greuther Furth last week.

A clean sheet against Leicester was nice though and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has moved to hail one defender.

Jurgen Klopp praises Liverpool talent Jarell Quansah

Klopp handed a chance to defender Jarell Quansah, bringing him on at half time with Liverpool already 3-0 up.

Quansah partnered Joel Matip at centre back with Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas making up the rest of the back four.

Quansah had one incredible moment, throwing himself at the ball to block Patson Daka in front of goal.

The 20-year-old picked up an injury so didn’t see out the game, but certainly make an impact.

Quansah hails from Warrington and has been in the Liverpool ranks since the age of just five.

The 6ft 3in defender impressed on loan at Bristol Rovers in the second half of last season and is now impressing Klopp.

The Liverpool boss spoke to the club’s official website after beating Leicester and offered praise to Quansah.

“Quansah grew in the last years, not only physically but as a man as well – a proper centre-half,” said Klopp.

It’s unclear whether Quansah will be kept around the Liverpool first team this season or loaned out again, but Klopp

seemingly likes what he sees in the youngster.