As they patiently await tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Luton Town, Liverpool fans will be keeping an eye on tonight’s Copa Libertadores final, especially Andre Trindade.
The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the January transfer window, when his side Fluminense face Boca Juniors at the famous Maracana. United tried to sign him in the summer but Fernando Diniz’s side were reluctant to keep him for the continental title (ESPN), a position confirmed when they arrived in Rio de Janeiro. .
Andre was asked by AS (via Sport Witness) if Liverpool were interested in him and spoke highly of Jurgen Klopp. The 22-year-old replied: “I follow the game a bit and I know Klopp’s work is special. He is obviously a great coach, very intelligent and successful.
But now my coach is Diniz.”Andre’s praise for the Liverpool manager could rile the Cubs. That’s because transfer rumors are increasingly linking the midfielder with a move to Anfield.
Reliable journalist Graham Bailey revealed on the Fully Loaded Transfer Show this week (via The Boot Room ) that the 22-year-old will “probably” sign for the Reds in the winter and possibly have Fluminense’s blessing.
Tonight is the first Copa Libertadores crown. Among the mid-season domestics who have performed well on Merseyside are many of Liverpool’s best players in the January market, including Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho, Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.
Andre has previously stressed his commitment to his current employers, but his comments about Klopp may be music to the ears of the subject of those comments and the Anfield powerhouses trying to secure the midfielder’s services.
