London, Oct 7: Flamengo midfielder Lucas Paquetá’s agent has been spotted in Liverpool amidst report of him making a move in January.
The report from Italian journalist Andersinho Marques, who is quite popular with Brazilian sources has claimed that Paqueta’s agent was supposed to flying to Italy to discuss a possible move to Milan, but later it emerged that Liverpool was the destination.
Moreover, in addition to Milan, Barcelona, Juventus, and Manchester United all are also reportedly in line for the player but Jurgen Klopp’s side looks to have made a step towards signing the South American youngster.
According to noted Brazilian journalist Andersinho Marques (who has solid intel about Alisson transfer way before a lot of others) the agent of Lucas Paqueta is in Liverpool. This is very exciting if we are in the play. https://t.co/NboDnqzhPK
— LFC Scout Watch (@Mobyhaque1) October 5, 2018
Apparently the journalist claiming Lucas Paquetá's agent is in Liverpool, got Bernard to Everton right. I don't know him well, I can't judge, I hope you understand I am just reporting what he has claimed as an exclusive.
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStat) October 5, 2018
Moreover, now with the Reds lacking an out and out playmaker and further attacking options from the bench especially with Adam Lallana’s continued injury problems, Klopp has now set his sight on bringing an attacking option in January to make their mark in the title race strengthening the squad furthermore.
Paqueta is believed to have a £44.4 million release clause in his contract, however, a deal could be reached for a significantly lower fee, understood to be in the region of £27M. Furthermore, the Brazilian season runs from April to December every year and the Reds can truly expertise the possibility of bringing him to Anfield in January.
Paqueta has scored nine goals and registered four assists this season and his performance is the main reason behind his side sitting just one point behind joint leaders Palmeiras and Internacional and equal with Sao Paulo.