Liverpool could turn their attentions to Wolves' Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes should they fail in the pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
Despite only just arriving to the Premier League from Sporting Lisbon this summer, Nunes is perhaps a surprise name on a shortlist of alternatives to the young English midfielder drawn up by the Reds, according to Brazilian outlet UOL.
Jurgen Klopp is expected to sign at least one central midfield player next summer, with his side often left short in that area due to injuries, and several of his stars either over 30 or, in Naby Keita's case, nearing the end of their current deal.
The midfield has been the one problem area for Liverpool for some time now, and despite the emergency loan signing of Arthur Melo from Juventus on deadline day, it still looks a concern.
With Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all struggling with injuries in the past, and James Milner in the twilight of his career, Klopp has had to look towards youth.
And though Harvey Elliot, Fabio Carvalho and Curtis Jones are all solid back-ups, they are not the calibre of player the German manager will want to rely on if his side are to challenge for Premier League and Champions League titles.
Borussia Dortmund's Bellingham is naturally top of the list, as he likely is at most of Europe's top clubs, but reports suggest that Nunes has been under close scrutiny for some time now.
The 24-year-old joined Wolves from Sporting in a £38million move in August, but it is believed that he will fast become one of Liverpool's top targets if he successfully adapts to life in English football.
Key to a potential transfer is Reds sporting director Julian Ward's good working relationship with Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes, who architected a move for his client Darwin Nunez this summer.
In 50 games for Sporting last season, Nunes notch 4 goals and five assists, helping his side to a Portuguese Supercup and League Cup double.
Another of Portuguese football's midfield talents Enzo Fernandez is also on Klopp's shortlist, and has drawn interest from a number of clubs after a seamless transition to European football from River Plater.
He already has three goals from midfield in 12 games at Benfica, playing four games in the Champions League, where the Sun reports Wolves have been keeping tabs on him, and will surely look to rival Liverpool for his signature.
Rosaclstuz
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Klopp and the whole management of the team are useless what the point of buying young and unexperienced players in the team man city buys huge players see how man city is winning everything is balanced... Klopp sell players and bring in new ones the team needs balance even good players we have seem useless cause the team is not balanced and all we see rumours Klopp this summer will sigh this player this player this player this player I don't see them...Klopp think and see how man city is doing learn from Pep swallow your pride and manage the team like other teams are doing
ferdude
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Liverpool should get bruno and/or Matheus nunes If they can also get Bellingham their midfield is gonna be rivaling man city’s and now we can see a more balanced game
Hutdilrsuy
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food bowl
vinacdklry
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Liverpool
Eliakemkandongo
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thanks for confidence but it's not enough
ziaacilmnu
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It’s failure already because the boy has already accepted to move to Man City… Pep does his transfer in silence by using former teammate of that player. 💯💯💯💯💯💯
oil money
UbloodHussein
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Hehehehehehe you're not at all serious Klopp this is simply the price for stubborness and I hope you're not sacked for it. this team needs energy from midfield even a little baby can see this. Get Bellingham for any price they're selling him and get Caicedo on the your right hand side of your midfield can even get Sangare for cover for Fabinho. sell and move on every other damn person there except Thiago and hendo.
True 💯
CHERIF10
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It’s failure already because the boy has already accepted to move to Man City… Pep does his transfer in silence by using former teammate of that player. 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Ziyeiopru
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get him 💯🙏
Frankaay™
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Hehehehehehe you're not at all serious Klopp this is simply the price for stubborness and I hope you're not sacked for it. this team needs energy from midfield even a little baby can see this. Get Bellingham for any price they're selling him and get Caicedo on the your right hand side of your midfield can even get Sangare for cover for Fabinho. sell and move on every other damn person there except Thiago and hendo.
Caobiloyz
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He was there if they wanted him Liverpool and klopp are not serious at all
not one bit serious
Sihaimnp
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Why can't buy KDB from man City 🤣😂
keep dreaming
EdduTClark
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Another Nunez? 🤦♀️
SIRPR
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I pray make the bid fail
ducbdimprz
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He was there if they wanted him Liverpool and klopp are not serious at all
darrenham
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Why can't buy KDB from man City 🤣😂
boualtuz
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betabceluy
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this guy nunes is the best midfielder but klopp didnt buy him for 50 million.and he let him go to wolves why klopp he is not srs guys
HannaanBumbooze
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don't worry Jude Bellingham will join him buddy haaland in city next season
BIG9BENZ
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Holuwhapamilerin
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KLOPP be like if JUDE BELLINGHAM transfer did not work then I will go for another NUNES
voubdmptz
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Liverpool need a replacement for VVD soon ... Youngster required💥