Andre Trindade transfer chance nears as 'perfect player' set for final Liverpool audition

Rumours have been swirling for some time regarding the future of Andre Trindade as clubs chase the Brazilian’s signature in January.

Liverpool are among those admirers - and perhaps remain the side most heavily linked with the midfielder as he prepares for the Copa Libertadores final this weekend against Boca Juniors.

It has long been reported by media in Brazil that Andre would not consider a move until after that competition concluded. A window of opportunity may therefore open in the winter. The Reds have certainly been watching.

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Reports in South America as far back as May 2022 suggested that Liverpool scouts had been regulars at Fluminense games as they continued to monitor the young midfielder, with the club first becoming aware of Andre when following the progress of loanee Allan and assessing future signing Marcelo Pitaluga.

Jurgen Klopp's engine room is still lacking a dominant holding midfielder to help tighten the defence, despite the signing of Wataru Endo from Stuttgart in August 2023 - and the increasingly impressive performances of Alexis Mac Allister in that role.

Brazilian-British journalist Maurício Alencar believes that the Fluminense player would be the perfect addition to Liverpool as they continue to strengthen their midfield.

He said: “Andre plays more as a six; he is obviously very strong and agile, really good on the ball, plays two-touch football, great first touch. He is always appearing in those pockets of space between the defence and midfield, and the midfield and attack sometimes. He is a very versatile player.

“I think he is a cut