This has not come out of nowhere. Mail Sport reported in July that Liverpool were among a host of European clubs interested in him.
All the same, he is a relative unknown, and he was no high-profile target until recent days.
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Who is Andre, Liverpool’s latest midfield target?
Liverpool need a new defensive midfielder very soon. Perhaps one, perhaps more. With Brazilian option Andre entering the fray, it’s worth answering the burning questions: who is he?
Man United remain interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is ‘NOT’ in Thomas Tuchel’s plans
Manchester United have not lost interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka who is no longer likely to be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans, according to reports.
Erik ten Hag’s side have had a long-standing interest in the central-midfielder and the Red Devils had been ‘closely monitoring’ his availability earlier this summer.
The 28-year-old, who played in all of Germany’s World Cup games last autumn, recently admitted that he wanted to stay at the German Champions amid interest from United and other clubs including West Ham.