Liverpool have "made a call" over signing £85m ace who "plays his heart out" - Fabrizio Romano

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Liverpool have “made a call” regarding the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in recent weeks, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. There have been a host of names linked with joining Liverpool, from Adam Wharton to Alex Scott, but now an update has emerged regarding another Premier League player.

Liverpool made a call two weeks ago to understand the situation Mateus Fernandes at West Ham – to understand the price and conditions – but they didn’t return with any bid or any official conversation. It means Liverpool are working on midfielders.” Is Mateus Fernandes a better option for Liverpool than English pair?

Fernandes is such an exciting young midfielder, performing so impressively for West Ham despite their relegation from the Premier League last season. The 21-year-old Portuguese has box-to-box energy and a maturity beyond his years, with Jo Tessem lauding him during his time at Southampton: “Mateus Fernandes is on people’s radar because every week he plays his heart out, he is by far the best player on the football pitch from a Saints perspective.” In fact, Fernandes could be an even stronger choice for Liverpool than Wharton and Scott, both of whom could end up costing more because they are homegrown players.