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title: "Liverpool interested in signing Braga centre-back David Carmo"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-01-03T13:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool interested in signing Braga centre-back David Carmo

Liverpool are interested in signing Braga centre-back David Carmo in January, according to [https://www.record.pt/](https://www.record.pt/)*[Record](https://www.record.pt/)* \[via [https://sportwitness.co.uk/e40m-price-pushed-forward-liverpool-signing-although-reds-able-negotiate-discount/](https://sportwitness.co.uk/e40m-price-pushed-forward-liverpool-signing-although-reds-able-negotiate-discount/)*[Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/e40m-price-pushed-forward-liverpool-signing-although-reds-able-negotiate-discount/)*\].

The Reds have the opportunity to sign a new defender this month, as they look to get by without [Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joe-gomez-virgil-van-dijk-19270845).

Some reports have claimed that Jurgen Klopp will not look to bring in a centre-back, but that hasn’t stopped constant rumours linking them with defensive reinforcements.

Lille youngster Sven Botman is one who has been [tipped](https://readliverpoolfc.com/?p=111502) to make the move to Anfield and now Carmo is believed to be an option, too.

It is noted that the 21-year-old has a €40million release clause in his Braga contract, although managing to negotiate a lower fee isn’t ruled out.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

While Klopp’s faith in his squad is admirable, it could be a huge risk not signing a centre-back this month.

With Van Dijk and Gomez expected to be out for the whole season, and Joel Matip [in and out of the side](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joel-matip/verletzungen/spieler/82105), having to relying on youngsters Rhys Williams and Nathaniel Phillips could adversely affect Liverpool’s hopes of silverware.

It is essential that a new face comes in – Klopp may only buy someone if he feels he is a long-term option, which Carmo appears to be, given his age.

He has won an average of [2.9 aerial duels](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/374812/Show/David-Carmo) per game in the Primeira Liga this season, which is superior to [Van Dijk (2.4), Matip (2.3) and Fabinho (2.1)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool), when they have been available.