Liverpool have been linked with Sao Paulo centre-back Lucas Beraldo, however Fabrizio Romano has performed down these switch rumours within the newest version of his unique Every day Briefing column.
The Reds might maybe do with signing a prime younger defender within the close to future, as key gamers like Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip aren’t getting any youthful, whereas Joe Gomez has been relatively damage inclined in his profession at Anfield.
Beraldo seems to be an enormous prospect, and Romano says he charges the Brazilian teenager extremely, although he feels he would in all probability profit from one other transfer earlier than making the step as much as a prime Premier League membership like Liverpool immediately.
“Lucas Beraldo – There was discuss of Liverpool being all for signing Brazilian teen Lucas Beraldo from Sao Paulo. Nevertheless, I’m not listening to something – not conscious of that or of any negotiations for him at this stage,” Romano stated.
“Liverpool are all the time linked with many gamers however there’s nothing concrete to date. He’s excellent participant, a proficient younger centre-back. I like him, however I believe he in all probability wants yet another step earlier than becoming a member of a brilliant prime membership like Liverpool.”
Nonetheless solely 19 years of age, Beraldo clearly has a giant future within the recreation, however Romano might be proper that he would do nicely to not rush into a giant transfer too early, as it would imply much less taking part in time, which might hinder his growth.