New Headline: Liverpool Pricely Acquires Brazil's Premier Goalkeeper for Record-Breaking $30 Million Bid

Liverpool made £30m approach for Brazil's next big forward Liverpool are in the hunt for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. With the Egyptian King out of contract in 2027 - and earning £400k per week - it’s been speculated that Richard Hughes could listen to offers this summer. Saudi Arabian clubs - as well as teams in MLS - may yet be Salah’s next destination with the focus then turning on which player is coming in his place.

Liverpool and Napoli approach Palmeiras for Allan Liverpool have taken a liking to Allan Ellias, 21, a versatile left-footed attacker at Palmeiras in Brazil. It was reported back in February that a deal was close for Allan - who is appreciated for his one-v-one ability. Brazilian media has now confirmed that the Premier League champions have made an approach to Palmeiras for Allan.

However the Sao Paulo-based club are currently not of the mind to sell. In fact to ward off European suitors - said to include Newcastle and Napoli - the club are content to offer Allan a new contract . Allan is getting a new Palmeiras contract According to RTI Esporte the Reds were willing to pay £26m upfront for Allan - with another £4m approximately due in bonuses.

But Palmeiras are determined to tie the attacker down to a new deal until 2030 - viewing him as a key part of their first-team plans . “The athlete's current contract extends until December 2029,” reads a report. “However, the board decided to bring forward the extension.