'Keeping an eye': Liverpool could pull off a Xherdan Shaqiri-type deal this summer - journalist
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Liverpool are reportedly keeping an eye on the situation of Mateus Fernandes in case West Ham are relegated from the Premier League.The Portuguese midfielder impressed during Saturday’s clash between the two teams at Anfield, leading to supporters clamouring for his arrival in red.Rousing The Kop took a closer look at Fernandes’ performance during the 5-2 win for Liverpool, and according to journalist David Lynch, the Reds are likely to be keeping an eye on him in case the Hammers go down. Liverpool have to lose one of the two games vs Wolves, which do you pick?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/James Gill/Danehouse/Julian Finney Liverpool ‘keeping an eye’ on Mateus FernandesFernandes may not have necessarily been on the radar of Liverpool supporters prior to Saturday’s match. But, speaking to Anfield Index, Lynch suggested that the Reds’ recruitment team will be keeping watch over the 21-year-old, as well as other players they could snatch from the three relegated Premier League teams.Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool still keen on triggering Denzel Dumfries’ Inter release clause this summer“He looks a good player and they’re in a bit of trouble at the moment,” said the journalist.
“I don’t doubt he’s someone they’re kind of keeping an eye on and it’s all about what needs come up for Liverpool, do they need in that position and does someone leave that opens up an opportunity?“But if they do, they do watch these things and we’ve seen with the [Xherdan] Shaqiri deal, the Georginio Wijnaldum deal that they will look to these clubs that go down, and if they’ve got players they like they will go for them.” You can only save one Wolves star from Rob Edwards’ sinking ship, who do you want at Liverpool? Wolves players as Liverpool targets Mateus Mane is the exciting pick, but could one of his teammates address a more pressing position? 👀 Analysis: Liverpool should go for Fernandes regardlessThere have been rumours that Fernandes may have a clause in his West Ham contract that makes him far cheaper if the Hammers do go down to the Championship.Given he cost them £42m only last summer, that may be needed in order for Liverpool to sign him.Nevertheless, West Ham are not in a good place right now, and the Reds should potentially test their resolve regardless of which division they are in next season.At only 21, Fernandes could prove to be a bargain if he costs anything under £60m, and it will be fascinating to see if Liverpool agree.After more reports that Real Madrid want Alexis Mac Allister this weekend, they could well be needing a new midfielder.