ACCORDING to The Liverpool Daily Post, Liverpool have been given permission to speak to Sevilla front-man Luis Alberto.
Brendan Rodgers is already going full steam ahead with his transfer plans as he wants to conclude his deals early on in the transfer window and Alberto is a player who he was been keeping an eye on for a while as he looks to increase his attacking options.
The 20 year old spent last season on loan at Barcelona B, and his performances earned him 11 goals and racking up 17 assists in 37 appearances for the club.
Barcelona were given the opportunity to sign Alberto permanently at the end of his loan period for a fee of around €5 million, but they opted against this approach.
With the deadline of this offer now over, Liverpool are clear frontrunners to sign the Spain under-21 player, though the staggering £7.7 million price tag Sevilla have slapped on Alberto may pose a slight problem to the Reds.
Along with Liverpool, Sunderland are reportedly interested in making an approach for Alberto, however Brendan Rodgers and co are confident of bringing the youngster to Anfield.
Alberto said of his time with Barcelona: “I would have liked to stay at Barcelona, who wouldn’t? But it was very difficult, almost impossible. I’ll take the year and hope fans have enjoyed me.
“The truth is I was quite comfortable, but I knew my situation was complicated. I had to seize the opportunity and become more mature.”
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Ffs Liverpool get your thumb out of your backsides and hands in pockets to buy these transfer targets. Manure want bale or ronaldo. Blue * of London cavani. And where pissing around over aspas? Get out there a purchase some quality proven players.
Aspas has difficulty going into Barcelona B Team. This is your first warning, BR. I fear the worst. Another Borini in Aspas.
not aspas but luiz alberto
can you read red? get a life
Pls sigh D 2 players if it is possible
Coutinho also had similar difficulty breaking into Inter’s first team but turned out to be a gem for Liverpool… Give Brendan a break
No. The guy hasn’t a clue.
Let giv our youngstars a chance people lyk suso, sterling, pacheco, assaidi, and odas pls instead of more signings.
Sign alberto and the american. Lets us support BR. I have the feelings we will make top 4