Liverpool have joined the race to sign Fluminense central defender Nino as the January transfer window draws closer and closer.
The Reds suffered another defensive injury on Saturday evening.
Kostas Tsimikas picked up a collarbone injury against Arsenal and now faces a period on the sidelines.
Joel Matip and Andrew Robertson are already out injured and that means Joe Gomez will have to cover multiple positions.
Liverpool will be looking at potential defensive signings for January and have allegedly targeted a Brazilian international…
Liverpool interested in Fluminense defender Nino
Italian reporter Alfredo Pedulla now claims that Liverpool have joined the race for Fluminense defender Nino.
It’s stated that the Reds have ‘asked for information’ about a potential deal to sign Nino in January.
Pedulla reports that both Roma and Feyenoord are interested in signing Nino and both clubs are considering activating his release clause.
Nino can leave Fluminense for around €7million (£6million) ahead of his contract expiring in December 2024.
Zenit St Petersburg have already activated that release clause but Nino isn’t interested in a move to Russia.
Fulham and Liverpool are now believed to have made moves for Nino as they weigh up a bargain signing in January.
Who is Liverpool target Nino?
Nino hails from Recife in Brazil and started his career with local club Sport Recife before heading to Criciuma, where he played 83 first-team games.
The 6ft 2in centre back then joined Fluminense in 2019 and has now racked up nearly 250 appearances for the Copa Libertadores winners.
Nino has been vital part of Fernando Diniz’s daring and possession-based approach and is now a Brazilian international under Diniz too.
An aggressive, front-foot defender – like many South American centre backs are – Nino is a physical presence and certainly isn’t afraid of a battle with a striker.
Nino has also been prominent in terms of carrying and passing the ball out from the back in Diniz’s style.
Nino scored an own goal against Manchester City in the Club World Cup final on Friday, which may leave Liverpool fans a little concerned.
Liverpool’s recent record with Brazilians has been strong though and the Reds could push for Nino to follow in the footsteps of Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino.
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