Report: Liverpool tracking €60m-rated Brazilian forward in summer move
Liverpool's scouting network has cast its net far and wide this summer, and the latest talent to emerge on their radar is Brazilian teenager Alysson Edward, according to a report from Bolavip. The 19-year-old Gremio forward is said to be under close observation by the Reds, as the club explores attacking reinforcements for both the present and the future.
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Alysson Edward: Scouted and Watched Closely
The Bruno Soares report, relayed by Bolavip, claims: 'The 19-year-old player has been watched by scouts from the English club, who see him as having promising potential for the future.' This is no small endorsement, especially given the player's reported €60 million release clause. While that price tag could prove a stumbling block, Liverpool have a recent history of betting big on young talent with high ceilings.
Edward is no stranger to European attention and has even spoken publicly about his ambitions. In a candid interview with GZH, the teenager said: 'I do have that desire. It's a childhood dream, like many players have – and it's mine too. It's also a dream to have a beautiful career here first and then live that European dream. I leave everything in God's hands. Whether I stay here and build a great story or go there, both ways will be good.'
That level of ambition is precisely what Liverpool's recruitment team, now led by Arne Slot, is banking on.
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Financial Factors May Shape Edward's Future
Gremio's position is an interesting one. The report notes that 'despite the pressure, Grêmio's management plans to keep the striker until the end of the season.' That said, the club may need to compromise due to financial strains, with the piece adding that Gremio are aware of 'the need to raise cash from player sales to meet financial goals.'
This scenario could play into Liverpool's hands. A structured deal, possibly with incentives or performance-related add-ons, could be enough to entice the Brazilian side into selling their prized asset.
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With Liverpool still seeking a striker and a defender before the window shuts, Edward could be the sort of dynamic wide forward or second striker that offers versatility and rotation behind more experienced options.
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If the Reds can land the youngster at the right price, it would be another statement of intent from Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool—one that blends raw South American talent with modern tactical evolution.
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From a Liverpool fan perspective, Alysson Edward's name won't be on everyone's radar yet, but this kind of scouting feels very in line with what the club has built its modern reputation on—spotting raw gems early. The €60 million clause is hefty, but that doesn't mean the final fee will come close to it. We've seen in the past how deals can be structured cleverly—especially when clubs like Gremio are under financial pressure.
His comments about a 'childhood dream' to play in Europe give fans hope that he's not just using the links for leverage. You want players who are hungry for the badge before they wear it.
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Still, it's fair to say many Reds would prefer the club to address first-team issues—centre-back and striker—before moving for another project player. If Edward is the real deal, great. But fans will be hoping this isn't just another long-term plan that pushes short-term needs further down the priority list.
With Slot stamping his identity on the squad, bringing in Edward could be an exciting signal of where the club's headed. But it must be balanced with immediate reinforcements if Liverpool want to compete for major trophies this season.
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