Liverpool are reportedly ready to rival Italian Serie A giants AC Milan in pursuit of Santos FC wonderkid Kaio Jorge.
The 19-year-old striker has been on the radar in Italy for some time and is thought to be a top target for the Rossoneri.
However, the Reds could be set to challenge for the Brazilian sensation as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster the attacking ranks at Anfield.
This comes from Stop & Goal, as cited by ThinkLFCTV on Twitter claiming Liverpool are ‘very interested’ in Jorge this summer.
Twitter: Liverpool are ready to rival AC Milan for Santos FC forward Kaio Jorge. (Stop&Goal)
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The report claims the Anfield club could ‘jump to pole’ in no time having entered the race before claiming the teenage youth international would cost in the region of £8.5million.
Netting six goals 10 appearances for Brazil at Under 17 level, Jorge was hailed as ‘very talented’ by superstar compatriot Neymar.
In 75 senior outings for Santos, the young centre-forward has scored 15 times and added another four assists.
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Valued at £10.8million and in the final 12 months of a contract in Brazil (Transfermarkt), it seems as though a move to Europe is on the cards.
Despite previously boasting a reported lofty £43million release clause, the dwindling contract means a deal could be struck at a bargain fee.
Predominantly a central striker, Jorge would act as cover and competition for Roberto Firmino, a role widely accepted as necessary for change in Klopp’s squad.
Divock Origi currently holds the post and only managed one goal across the entire 2020/21 campaign – leading to doubts over the Belgian’s credentials.
Young, exciting and available at a snip, Liverpool should be all over a deal for the Brazilian revelation.
