Liverpool have been linked with a move to sign Brazilian forward Luan. The 24-year-old scored 8 goals in 12 games during the 2017 Copa Libertadores and was named as the player of the tournament.
Yahoo reports that the Reds have opened talks with the Gremio forward, who was the star of the recent Copa Libertadores. Luan, who only signed a new contract with Gremio in November, was previously linked with both Leicester City and Arsenal.
The Brazilian featured for Gremio in their 1-0 FIFA World Club Cup Final loss to Real Madrid earlier this season. However, Gremio president Romildo Bolzan claimed Luan would never leave the club “without a favourable renewal of his situation”.
“Luan said he was ready to renew and would never leave without a favourable renewal of his situation,” Bolzan was quoted by Yahoo.
“He has now kept his word. In addition, it demonstrates that we are willing to keep our players and our important values, especially those formed at home. This shows how important our youth policy, technical policy and sports policy is in making Gremio increasingly competitive. We will celebrate this moment.”
With reports of Daniel Sturridge leaving Anfield this month, Jurgen Klopp could look to tie up Luan to an agreement that would see the forward move to Merseyside this summer.
Considering recent success of South American players at Anfield, Luan, who has a release clause of £18million, could do miracles by teaming up with Klopp after the end of the current season. Liverpool fans reacted on social media and would understandably be happy if our club decides to strike a deal with Gremio for the talented forward.
Here we bring you the best of tweets!
When Luan is a Liverpool player has the No.10 shirt and is @LFC cover photo then it’s time to worry he is the main signing
— ً (@_Jacoblfc) January 23, 2018
Great to hear the rumours that #LFC are pursuing Luan again, with a very reasonable fee suggested. Reading that Andre Schurrle may very well be available too, and that might be a useful acquisition. All the speculation… #TransferRumours #TransferWindow #TransferNews #YNWA
— Paul (@Run_Dolly_Run) January 24, 2018
@LFC please take a look at Luan! He would be a really good fit for our style of play and can play a few positons up top! Cost would be peanuts too! https://t.co/84Lunh9Uwf
— Moby Scouts (@MobyHaque) January 19, 2018
Luan was a reported targeted last summer but it never came to fruition. He’s wonderfully talented and would be a great option. #LFC
— Callum Wright (@CallumWright__) January 23, 2018
Joking aside though ..luan was scouted loads before we bought bobby and is a carbon copy stylistically ,imo of course ..languid style but has lovely balance and a good eye for goal #LFC #luan
— Grizz (@GrizzKhan) January 23, 2018
Rumour #LFC have entered talks with Gremio on error Luan, be a super addition if that was the case.
— ⭐⭐James⭐Sweet⭐⭐ (@WeDoneIt5times) January 24, 2018
Luan from Gremio please
— Paul B (@pablito69) January 8, 2018
Luan can play right across the front …. a real real baller also aubameyang has a real bad attitude….. luan for me … but all opinions
— JFK JAY (@carolni94693823) January 11, 2018
Lot’s of tweets yesterday about Luan!!! Why is twitter so quiet today? The Brazilian is worth. He may not be as good as Coutinho but just like Coutinho developed with us, he may do the same. The man loves to score goals. Bring him on #LFC!!!
— Al Bush (@Abush27) January 24, 2018
if we can sign a player like luan, who has proven over multiple seasons and tournaments that he can create chances, assist and score for a fee around 20 million €, we should not hesitate – can play out on the wings too! #LFC #TransferTalk #EPL
— Steven Germitsch (@stevengertweets) January 24, 2018
