Liverpool’s Brazilian contingent could be strengthened in the near future as reported Reds target Kayky rejected a contract renewal at Fluminense, according to UOL.
The report claims that the teenager is ‘getting closer and closer to European football’ amid interest from the Premier League champions and Shakhtar Donetsk, a regular home-from-home for Brazilian footballers.
Still just 17 years old, Kayky would be unable to move until the summer when he turns 18.
A winger who has represented Brazil at youth level is described as having similarities to superstar and compatriot Neymar, the teenager’s current deal with Fluminense expires in December 2022.
The Reds have recent history with signing players from the Brasileiro Série A club, having signed young goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga in October.
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Signing Kayky would be yet more proof of Liverpool not resting on their laurels in terms of planning for the future.
Recently, the Reds have landed a host of talented teenagers including Callum Scanlon and Stefan Bajcetic, and are close to securing a deal for Derby teenager Jaide Gordon.
With another teenager on Liverpool’s books out on loan and tearing up the Championship in Harvey Elliott, the future looks bright for the young Reds.
We can all get excited with links to a Brazilian wonderkid.
