Liverpool’s forward line is one area of the pitch that seems set for change ahead of next season as the likes of Darwin Nunez potentially exit Anfield.

In terms of possible attacking signings, Tyler Dibling has been linked with Liverpool since January, as the Reds look to take advantage of Southampton’s likely relegation to the Championship.

Southampton want £100m-plus for Dibling - Thursday's gossip	Southampton want £100m for Dibling - Thursday's gossip	Club slaps £100m price-tag on 19-year-old Liverpool target

With this in mind, the Reds would be wise to avoid that lofty transfer fee and turn their attention to another one of Southampton’s players – namely Mateus Fernandes.

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Southampton’s inevitable relegation will no doubt attract suitors for a number of their players, with Fernandes, in particular, likely to garner much attention this summer.

Arriving at St Mary’s last summer from Sporting Lisbon, the midfielder has been a small bright spot in a dismal campaign for the Saints.

Despite his side’s struggles, Fernandes has managed to rack up an impressive six contributions from midfield – with one of those goals coming against Liverpool back in November during a 3-2 win for the Reds.



Mateus Fernandes 24/25 stats AppsGoalsAssistsMinutes playedPremier League27122.150?EFL Cup412267?FA Cup2––176?

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The young midfielder joined the Saints for £15m (according to BBC Sport) and could be available for a similar fee this summer – the sort of transfer fee which could present Liverpool with a potential bargain.

In terms of what else Fernandes could bring to Anfield, the 20-year-old would provide the Reds squad with some much-needed depth in midfield, with fatigue catching up with Liverpool in recent weeks.

Fernandes for example is very hard-working off the ball, ranking as fourth highest in terms of tackles made by U21 midfielders this season (67).

With Juventus interested in signing Fernandes (via Bianconeranews), Liverpool may have to act quickly if they want to pick up a bargain this summer.