Andoni Iraola's Liverpool has been linked with a surprise move for Chelsea winger Estevao, as the Reds look ahead to the 2027 winter and summer transfer windows
Estevao of Chelsea celebrates his team's second goal, an own goal scored by Hakeem Odoffin of Luton Town during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Chelsea and Luton Town
Chelsea star Estevao has been linked with a surprise move to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images))
Chelsea has made a decision on the possibility of selling winger Estevao, after links emerged surrounding a possible move to Liverpool in the near future.
It comes as the Reds continue to assess their options on the market for the future on the right flank, having failed to secure a regular starting option on that side in the recent summer transfer market.
There were attempts to bolster that side, with an early move for Yan Diomande falling through, before later attempts to sign Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr from Brighton and Crystal Palace respectively, but with little luck in doing so.
That eventually left Liverpool and Andoni Iraola without a right-winger, meaning the role has been shared by Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha so far this season.
It remains to be seen if the pair will work on that flank, with a few promising signs so far, but there is still a chance to strengthen the wings further in the future.
With that in mind, recent links have emerged surrounding Liverpool and a possible move for Estevao, the Chelsea and Brazil winger who has already lit up the Premier League.
The forward has encountered difficulties this season so far, however, being reduced to just three substitute appearances in the league, with the likes of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro ahead of him in the current pecking order for Xabi Alonso.
That could hand Liverpool and others a chance to sign the 19-year-old, with a $130 million move being touted, but it seems as though that deal is no longer possible.
Andoni Iraola is trying to win silverware at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola is trying to win silverware at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))
TeamTalk reports that, despite those links with an exit, Chelsea is not keen on strengthening a direct rival like Liverpool, coming as a potential blow to the Reds.
Instead, it seems as though the Blues are considering another contract offer to the forward, with an attempt to reward his fine first season and keep him invested in the project moving forward.
It remains to be seen whether Estevao will agree to it or not, but with his current deal running until 2033 anyway, all of the power appears to be in the hands of the West London outfit.
That means Liverpool will likely have to move on to other targets in the upcoming transfer window, with a clear imbalance between left-sided forwards and right-sided forwards being present.
It remains to be seen who could appear on a hypothetical shortlist for the Reds in that position, and whether previous targets will be making an appearance or not in future transfer windows.