Liverpool are open to submitting an offer for Manuel Ugarte, according to reports.
Despite their recent winning streak, Liverpool have had a tumultuous season with poor form and a number of injury problems.
In turn, the club are tipped to undergo a major rebuild in the summer, particularly in midfield, amid a number of outings.
Indeed, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner are all set to leave the Merseyside club at the end of the season when their contracts expire.
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And while Liverpool shelved plans to sign Jude Bellingham when the market reopens, Jurgen Klopp's men have been linked with a number of alternatives that could improve the current crop. The likes of Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolo Barella, Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount will all be interested by the Red Devils this summer.
However, it looks like there's a new name for Liverpool fans to consider.
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Ugarte to Liverpool?
According to Record, Liverpool are increasingly interested in Sporting midfielder Ugarte, who has a release clause of up to £52.2m.
The 22-year-old is said to have been on the radar of the Red Devils for some time and the Premier League giants are now ready to make their first concrete offer for the player. Ugarte has been one of Sporting's top stars this season, having made 29 appearances in Portuguese La Liga. Moreover, this player has 8 caps for the Uruguay national team.
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Ugarte, whose contract runs until 2026, is also represented by Jorge Mendes' famous company Gestifute.
Indeed, they are responsible for guiding global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Liverpool players Fabinho, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez.
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Liverpool have only three games left in the current season.
If they win all three and get backing from teams like Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur, they could qualify for the Champions League.
The squad will undergo significant changes ahead of next season, with departures and arrivals expected as part of a major rebuilding plan for Jurgen Klopp's side.
According to Mirror UK, Jorg Schmadtke will be named the new sporting director to replace Julian Ward, just a year after replacing the hugely successful Michael Edwards.
Schmadtke will be given the responsibility of overhauling the entire team. Sports Brief looks at five players who have been confirmed to leave, all of whom are leaving due to the expiration of their contracts.
1.James Milner
The veteran midfielder will leave Anfield after eight successful years. According to talkSPORT, the 37-year-old is nearing the end of his career but is ready to play for Brighton next season after agreeing to a one-year contract.
2. Roberto Firmino
The Brazilian forward, a key part of a killer trio alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, will leave the club this summer. He has not announced his next destination, Barcelona and AS Roma are said to be interested.
3. Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain
The former Arsenal midfielder was a part-time player at Merseyside but is leaving this summer as his contract will not be renewed, according to The Athletic. He could stay in the Premier League, after receiving interest. 4. Naby Keita
The Guinea midfielder's injury time at Anfield will come to an end this summer. According to Metro UK, he cost the Red Devils £52.75m but things never worked out between the two sides.
5. Arthur Melo
According to the Guardian, Liverpool have signed Arthur on loan from Juventus for £3.75m to solve midfield problems, with the option for him to buy permanently, but he has only played. 13 minutes and will return to play in Italy. 5 midfield options for Liverpool
Sports Brief previously looked at just five midfielders Liverpool could sign to revamp their midfield after they reduced interest in Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham due to transfer costs.
Klopp will need three midfielders, and the club are linked with Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea's Mason Mount and a struggling midfielder from Bayern Munich.
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