The summer was turbulent for Jurgen Klopp and Jorg Schmadte, the sporting director. Early on in the transfer window, Liverpool secured deals for Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to make up for the departure of a number of seasoned periphery players.
However, the atmosphere changed slightly when both Fabinho and captain Jordan Henderson made the decision to go for the Saudi Pro League. Even if the money was too excellent to pass up, the Reds’ loss of the Brazilian defensive midfielder was a particular blow.
This will be well known to Jurgen Klopp and his team, who are already planning for January. Andre, a midfielder for Fluminense, had been connected with a move to the Reds, but the Brazilian team made it clear that they won’t sell as long as they participate in the Copa Libertadores.
All of Liverpool’s offers were turned down, but the player is reportedly open to the transfer. Despite failing to sign the 22-year-old this summer, the Anfield club has not given up on its chase, according to the
In fact, the article suggests that given the likelihood that another senior midfielder, Thiago Alcantara, may leave Merseyside next summer, Liverpool could make a January approach for the £30 million-rated player.
