Liverpool has reportedly been keeping tabs on Brazilian ace Luis Guilherme. The teenager has caught the eye with some excellent performances for Palmeiras......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Liverpool is set for a busy summer as incoming boss Arne Slot gets down to work at Anfield. The Dutchman is set to take over from Jürgen Klopp and will assume the title of ‘head coach’ rather than ‘manager’.
The appointment will see Liverpool’s FSG owners break tradition with Slot’s focus on coaching and preparing the team. He will be involved in identifying transfer targets but will not have the same control that his predecessor has enjoyed.
Slot will instead work with new sporting director Richard Hughes, who will also arrive at the end of the season. Despite the changes, Liverpool is already being linked with transfer reinforcements this summer.
At least one central defender will be needed due to Joël Matip’s contract being up. Thiago Alcântara will also see his deal expire at the end of the season with decisions also needed on other players.
Slot will inherit a fairly young group and Palmeiras teenager Luis Guilherme could be added to the ranks. Reports suggest Slot is a big fan of the 18-year-old and would encourage Liverpool to make a move. Here is all you need to know about the Brazilian ace.
Guilherme only made his professional debut a year ago for Palmeiras but has already developed an impressive reputation. He featured regularly last season in an advanced midfield role, turning heads with his speed and passing ability.
The teenager, who joined Palmeiras at the age of 11, scored a last-gasp winner for his side in their Copa Libertadores victory over Independiente del Valle just last week, having appeared as a substitute. Guilherme has already been promoted to the Brazil Under-20 side.
Guilherme is the latest talent off the Palmeiras production line, with teammate Endrick set to join Real Madrid this summer. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus also came through the ranks with the Brazilian club before joining Manchester City.
It was reported by the Daily Mail earlier this month that Liverpool was among a number of clubs watching the teenager. Palmeiras is said to be looking for more than $50m (£40m/€47m) for the player.
Those claims were backed up by Spanish publication Nacional recently, who states that Slot is also a big fan of the teenager. But Liverpool won’t get it all its own way, if it decides to make a move. Bayern Munich and Chelsea have been credited with an interest previously.
Journalist André Hernan reports that Manchester United have also made checks on Guilherme in recent weeks, as have Borussia Dortmund and French side AS Monaco. FIFA rules mean Guilherme is now able to transfer to Europe after turning 18 in February.
Guilherme has already been branded the ‘new Ronaldinho’ in Brazil amid similarities with the former Barcelona and AC Milan icon. Ronaldinho was just 21 when he left Grêmio for Europe and Paris Saint-Germain.
Speaking to Globo in 2021, he admitted he has another idol, revealing: ” Lionel Messi is the player I like to watch the most and I always follow him. For me, he is the best in the world. He is my great inspiration.”
Guilherme is continuing to make waves in Brazil and looks set to be the next South American talent to make the move to Europe. If he is going to become available, Liverpool has to make sure it is right in the mix for his signature.