‘I can guarantee…’ – Fabrizio Romano shares details of Liverpool ‘call’ for £85m midfielder
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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool have been in contact about a potential move for a highly-rated and sought-after midfielder.In April, Anfield chiefs met with the agents of Mateus Fernandes, with the West Ham star considered a ‘serious option’ for a summer transfer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYReports this month have indicated that the 21-year-old continues to be monitored by the Reds and has been given the green light to leave the London Stadium following the Irons’ relegation from the Premier League.Romano reveals Liverpool phone calls for FernandesSpeaking on a transfer livestream for Born ‘N Red, Romano said that Liverpool had contacted the east London club to enquire about the midfielder’s situation, with the Merseysiders likely having to dig deep if they’re to land him.The reporter outlined: “I will tell you something that was not so public in the recent days and weeks.
Liverpool made a call two weeks ago to understand the situation of Fernandes at West Ham, to understand the price and conditions, but they didn’t return with any bid or any official conversation. “They made a call two weeks ago, I can guarantee that.
Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust £85m is a lot, but Fernandes has enormous potential With West Ham dropping out of the top flight and set to take a significant financial hit accordingly, it seems quite likely that one of their most valuable assets in Fernandes will depart over the summer, and Liverpool will hope that situation will play into their hands. Right now, £85m seems like a lot to pay for a young player who still has plenty to prove, but LFC would be paying for a potential solution for the next decade, just as they have gotten from the likes of Mo Salah, Andy Robertson, Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk in recent years.