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title: "Virals: Liverpool ‘very interested’ in Santos FC wonderkid Kaio Jorge"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-07-18T07:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-18T07:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool ‘very interested’ in Santos FC wonderkid Kaio Jorge

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/18/virals-agent-of-liverpool-target-saul-niguez-speaks-out-on-transfer-saga/) 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](https://www.juvefc.com/ac-milan-closes-in-on-signing-19-year-old-juventus-target/) for the Rossoneri.

However, the Reds could be set to challenge for the Brazilian sensation as [Jurgen Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/17/virals-fringe-liverpool-trio-viewed-as-dispensable-at-anfield/) looks to bolster the [attacking ranks](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) at Anfield.

This comes from [Stop & Goal](https://www.stopandgoal.com/2021/07/16/calciomercato-milan-kaio-jorge-liverpool/), as cited by [ThinkLFCTV](https://twitter.com/ThinkLFCTV/status/1416447575150977029) 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)\
> \#LFC #YNWA #ThinkLFCTV (@ThinkLFCTV)

The report claims the Anfield club could ‘jump to pole’ in no time having entered the race before claiming the [teenage youth international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kaio-jorge/nationalmannschaft/spieler/620477/verein_id/7658) would cost in the region of £8.5million.

Netting [six goals 10 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kaio-jorge/nationalmannschaft/spieler/620477/verein_id/23130) for Brazil at Under 17 level, Jorge was [hailed](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/neymar-kaio-jorge-wolves-price-dropping) 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kaio-jorge/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/620477).

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at £10.8million and in the final 12 months of a contract in Brazil ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kaio-jorge/marktwertverlauf/spieler/620477)), it seems as though a move to Europe is on the cards.

Despite previously boasting a [reported](https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/brasil/detalhe/juventus-e-bruno-lage-lutam-por-kaio-jorge?ref=Pesquisa_Destaques) lofty £43million release clause, the dwindling contract means a deal could be struck at a bargain fee.

Predominantly a [central striker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kaio-jorge/leistungsdaten/spieler/620477), 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/148368) across the entire 2020/21 campaign – leading to doubts over the Belgian’s credentials.

Young, [exciting](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/363936/Show/Kaio-Jorge) and available at a snip, Liverpool should be all over a deal for the Brazilian revelation.