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Liverpool have been in for a Brazilian starlet reminiscent of club favourite Roberto Firmino
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Liverpool are still looking to bring in another attacker this summer – with a starlet compared to Roberto Firmino emerging as a solution. The Reds have won their opening two fixtures in their defence of the Premier League crown but not without drama, as manager Arne Slot has seen his team fall two goals behind twice in two weeks before relying on substitutes to change the game. That attacking depth will seemingly be key to Liverpool's chances across four competitions this season – and with Alexander Isak still wanted before Deadline Day, Slot could integrate another superstar. This summer, there has been a conscious effort by the Merseysiders to embrace younger talent, and not just in the opportunities afforded to 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha – Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are 21, 22 and 23 respectively, as Slot looks to build an all-conquering team of the future. And with one particular teenager likened to the legendary Roberto Firmino, it appears that Liverpool's commitment to youth is stronger than ever. Portuguese publication A Bola have reported via Sport Witness that Liverpool were circling for a deal for Fluminense gem Isaque. The report draws comparisons between the wonderkid and Firmino, given their creativity from a no. 10 position – though while Globo Esporte in Brazil have reiterated the interest from the Reds, they report that a deal has been closed for Isaque to move to Shakhtar Donetsk instead. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The Ukrainian giants are to pay just over £10 million for the 18-year-old, who was subject to interest from a couple of Premier League clubs. Four Four Two understands that Fluminense's 10 per cent sell-on complicates any potential move to England in the future, with Shakhtar likely to drive a hard bargain should Isaque blossom into an elite prospect. Shakhtar's record sale currently sits at 2023's €100m move of Mykhailo Mudryk including add-ons), as confirmed by the club themselves, making him one of the top 100 most expensive players of all time. Isaque is valued at just €1m by Transfermarkt. Liverpool take on Arsenal on Sunday, as Premier League action returns. Mark White has been at on Four Four Two since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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