Report: Liverpool in pole position to land £45m midfielder this summer

Report: Liverpool in pole position to land £45m midfielder this summer Liverpool Eyeing Move to Sign Premier League Midfielder Liverpool are preparing for a pivotal summer window, with midfield reinforcements high on the agenda as pressure continues to build on Arne Slot. After a disastrous title defence, there is a growing acceptance internally that evolution is required, particularly in the centre of the pitch where performances have dipped. Midfield Concerns at Anfield There has been a noticeable drop in output from key figures.

Alexis Mac Allister has struggled to replicate the levels that underpinned Liverpool’s recent success, while Ryan Gravenberch has yet to justify his significant wage bracket with consistent displays. Add to that the uncertain contract situation surrounding Curtis Jones, and it becomes clear why Liverpool are assessing their options carefully. Recruitment staff, led by Richard Hughes, are understood to be targeting players capable of injecting energy, reliability and tactical balance into Slot’s system.

That search has led them back to a long standing target. Joao Gomes Emerges as Priority Target Joao Gomes has reappeared prominently on Liverpool’s radar, with strong indications that the midfielder would favour a move to Anfield, according to Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte . The Liverpool hierarchy have tracked him since his Flamengo days, where he impressed during their Copa Libertadores triumph in 2022.

Now at Wolves , the 25-year-old has developed into one of the Premier League’s most industrious midfielders. However, the club’s precarious league position has introduced uncertainty, potentially opening the door for a summer transfer. Photo: IMAGO According to the report, Wolves initially valued Gomes at £60 million, though there is an expectation that negotiations could bring that figure down.