Alexis McAllister has praised Liverpool target Valentin Barco following his performance in last weekend’s Copa Libertadores final.Barco is currently one of the most talented young defenders in South America. He is expected to move to a big club in Europe and has already been linked with many clubs including Liverpool.
Alexis McAllister has praised Liverpool target Valentin Barco.Valentin Barco received a lot of interest from the biggest clubs in Europe.
The Daily Star recently claimed that Manchester City are interested in signing the 19-year-old defender, while Liverpool are also looking to sign him.Barco played 78 minutes for Boca Juniors in last weekend’s Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense and was still outstanding despite the loss.
He told D Sports Radio via Sportwitness: “I’ve had the opportunity to watch him and I’m not saying anything new when I say he’s a great player. “He’s got a lot of skill and it looks like opponents can take the ball away from him, but nobody can take it away from him.
He is still young so we have to take it step by step.”Sometimes you see he’s very focused, even though he throws too many balls down the field. “He can be a very important player for our country and represent us very well in Europe.
“Liverpool could sign Barko for as little as £8mLiverpool’s recent £8m signing is left back Andy Robertson (BBC).
He was underestimated by many at the time, but Jurgen Klopp believed in the Scot and he soon became one of the best players in the world.
Liverpool are now linked with plans to sign Valentin Barco, and thanks to the release clause (90 minutes) in his contract, the youngster could be signed for just £8m. Newcastle United and Manchester City are also chasing him.
