Liverpool may reignite pursuit of ‘indispensable’ Premier League powerhouse
Reports emerging from Brazil suggest Liverpool are preparing to lodge a bid for a Premier League midfielder who is already familiar to Anfield’s recruitment team.
Throughout much of 2023, the Reds were heavily linked with André Trindade during his time at Fluminense, where he helped the club lift the Copa Libertadores. Although a move to the Premier League eventually materialised the following year, it was Wolves — not Liverpool — who secured his signature.
While The Athletic’s Gregg Evans stated on Tuesday that Liverpool are unlikely to strengthen this month unless a standout opportunity arises, sources in South America claim sporting director Richard Hughes is considering a move for the 24-year-old.
Liverpool lining up potential bid for André
According to RTI Esporte, Liverpool are working towards submitting a formal offer for André, with Wolves expected to demand a fee of at least €30 million (£26.2m).
The report suggests Wolves may find it difficult to retain the Brazilian should relegation from the Premier League be confirmed. Club officials are also hopeful that a call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad could boost the midfielder’s market value.
Liverpool are said to be continuing their close monitoring of André, who is attracting attention not only from other English clubs but also from teams in Italy, Turkey and France.
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Despite Wolves’ struggles this season — albeit with some recent improvement — André has been one of the few consistent bright spots with his performances.
Former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards has labelled him “indispensable” and “one of the best holding midfielders in the league,” and his underlying data is likely to have caught the eye of Liverpool’s decision-makers.
Statistics from Fotmob highlight André as one of the Premier League’s top performers across several metrics, reflecting his influence both in and out of possession.
Metric
Total
League Percentile
Ball recoveries
112
94th
Pass completion
90.6%
92nd
Tackles
43
85th
Fouls won
24
84th
Accurate long balls
37
79th
Successful crosses
8
78th
Competition for midfield places at Anfield is already intense under Arne Slot, meaning André would not arrive as a guaranteed starter. However, he would provide Liverpool with a natural number six entering his prime years.
Although Wataru Endo currently fills that role, his limited Premier League involvement this season — just 43 minutes — suggests he is viewed more as a rotational option.
For now, these claims should be treated cautiously until confirmed by more reliable sources closer to Merseyside. That said, given Liverpool’s long-standing interest, the latest reports are likely to spark interest among supporters who now have a clear picture of André’s ability to adapt to English football.
