Liverpool are reportedly continuing to eye a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, in what could be a stunning piece of transfer business.
The 25-year-old has matured into one of the best midfielders in the world currently, proving to be a key figure in PSG's Champions League triumph last season and being hailed by former Portugal international Pedro Miguel Pauleta.
"It's a huge pleasure to watch players of this quality. Is he the best midfielder in the world? He's at a huge level, like Pedri at Barca. They remind me of Iniesta. Vitinha, he doesn't lose the ball, he's always well positioned. He knows how to do everything with the ball. He doesn't make a mistake and doesn't miss a pass. He has the confidence of his club. He's a phenomenon."
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Vitinha has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent days, with one report even claiming that they are willing to table a monster £132m offer for him.
He is contracted with PSG until the summer of 2029, so big money will clearly be needed to prise him away, and a new claim has now emerged regarding the Reds' interest in him.
How much PSG could sell Vitinha for amid Liverpool interest
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are "keeping a close eye" on Vitinha ahead of a potential move, with Reds scouts identifying him as "one of the most technically gifted midfielders in Europe". Arsenal and Juventus are also in the mix.
The report adds that the Portugal star "fits the kind of profile that Liverpool have sought since the departure of Thiago", in terms of his quality in tight areas and ability to dictate midfield battles. It is stated that an offer of around £115m could tempt PSG into selling - £18m cheaper than the above claim.
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The idea of Liverpool signing Vitinha is a mouthwatering prospect, considering his status as a world-class footballer who is coming into the prime years of his career.
While the Reds are well-stocked in the middle of the park currently, the form of Alexis Mac Allister is a concern this season, with the Argentine looking jaded after playing so much football in recent years.
Granted, he is still only 26, so this is hopefully just a dip in form after injury problems, but he has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid and may need to be replaced at some point.
Either way, Liverpool should never pass up the opportunity to sign a player of Vitinha's calibre, and the fact that he has some Premier League experience from his time at Wolves can only be a good thing.
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