Liverpool chasing £34 million-rated midfielder after Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia snubs – Reports
Liverpool are reportedly keen to sign Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis after failing to sign Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo and Souhampton's Romeo Lavia in the recent past.
The Reds are currently in pursuit of a first-team holding midfielder following Jordan Henderson and Fabinho's latest exits for a combined fee of £52 million. They have also lost a number of other midfield operator like James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of late.
Initially, Liverpool identified Lavia as their main number six target at the start of last month but failed to secure the player's services with three rejected bids. They also attempted to hijack Chelsea's pursuit for Caicedo last week, only to be snubbed by the Ecuadorian in the end.
Earlier on Monday (August 14), Chelsea announced Caicedo as their record arrival after finalising a £115 million permanent transfer. They have also allegedly reached a £58 million agreement with Southampton to snap up Lavia, who was atop Jurgen Klopp's wishlist for months.
Now, according to Fichajes, Liverpool have set their eyes on Luis as an alternative defensive midfield option in the ongoing summer transfer window. They have been keeping tabs on the Portuguese for a number of months and are prepared to make a move in the near future.
Luis reportedly had a £103 million release clause. Benfica are now said to be willing to open negotiations for their academy graduate for a fee in the region of £34 million this summer.
A right-footed ball-winning operator, the two-time Primeira Liga champion has also sparked speculations with a significant gesture of late. He has followed Liverpool's official Instagram account earlier this week.
So far, the 23-year-old midfielder has scored one goal
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