Palmeiras wonderkid Erick Bele “in the sights” of Liverpool

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Palmeiras’ latest academy jewel Erick Bele is firmly in the sights of Liverpool as well as PSG according to reports in Brazil. Image Credits: Imago Images Palmeiras’ latest academy jewel Erick Bele is firmly in the sights of Liverpool according to reports in Brazil, with the Reds among several European giants circling the 19-year-old ahead of the summer window.

ESPN Brasil report that Liverpool, PSG and Parma have all “targeted” Bele and signalled a willingness to bid around 20 million euros for him. Palmeiras, however, have set a far higher bar, indicating they want close to 40 million euros (around £34–35m) and are ready to offer more first‑team minutes to convince him to stay longer in Sao Paulo.

Bele is under contract until 2028, which gives Palmeiras a strong negotiating position and means any deal would likely have to be on their terms rather than the buying club’s. It’s also far from the first time Liverpool have been tipped to do some shopping at Palmeiras, only for nothing to be forthcoming.