[Stefan Borson
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Liverpool's appointment of Andrii Fedchenkov could help the club to forge new beneficial relationships behind the scenes.
That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that Flamengo's head of scouting could bring some "important" links to Anfield with him.
The 30-year-old has been the Brazilian giants' head of scouting since February 2025, but is now expected to leave once his contract expires at the end of the year.
He has been described as data-driven and multilingual, as well as being highly-organised and regarded despite his age, with a Premier League move now on the horizon.
Liverpool have had a lot of success when signing Brazilian stars, though Lucas Leiva is the only notable one to come directly from the country.
With excitement building around Fedchenkov's arrival, talk has turned to what this could mean off the pitch when it comes to club-to-club relations.
Liverpool hire to 'grease the wheels' with new relationships
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson has played down the idea that the Reds can get a headstart on Brazilian transfers, but did admit that the appointment could help with relationships.
"The transfer market and the scouting market is a pretty well-trodden path. There aren't that many surprises. People know who the best players are.
"People know who the best prospects are. It's a very well-speculated market. So I don't think it's going to make a huge difference.
"But relationships are important. So if he's got local relationships, it's going to grease the wheels. That's for sure."
Who could Liverpool sign in January?
With new minority owners also aboard at Anfield, supporters may be expecting some heavy investment ahead of the January window.
Currently, Andoni Iraola's side are fouth in the Premier League table, six points off top spot, while also flourishing in the Champions League.
Brighton's Luka Vuskovic and David Otorbi of Valencia are being eyed already, though it remains to be seen when the club might act on these transfers.