Liverpool are considering signing Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade. The Reds lost Jordan Henderson and Fabinho this summer, having already released James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain at the end of last season. So they need midfield reinforcements despite already signing Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. They are in discussions with Southampton over the signature of Romeo Lavia, but the Saints have rejected their bids. Read more: Burnley leading the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan As a result, Jürgen Klopp’s side are looking for alternatives to fill the defensive midfield position. Sportsmail claim that they have submitted a £21m bid for Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade. Although he is relatively unknown, the 22-year-old Brazilian is known for his passing ability. He is seen as a player who can step up to Premier League standard after shinning for Fluminense last season. André first appeared on Fluminense’s radar at 12, when he was playing as a striker in a youth tournament.  He has made 145 appearances for Fluminense, winning successive Taca Guanabara and two Campeonato Carioca titles with Fluminense in 2022 and 2023. Liverpool sees these qualities and believes he will be suitable for Klopp’s side, who are looking to bounce back from their failure to qualify for the Champions League last season. However, according to reports in Portugal, Fluminense does not want to sell Andre until at least January. But it is unlikely they will reject £22m for a relatively unknown player.

Liverpool has announced the departure of Brazilian international Fabinho, with the midfielder joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. The 29-year-old made 219 appearances for the Reds after joining for a reported £39m deal from Monaco in 2018. He scored eleven goals and recorded nine assists, winning six major honours in six seasons at the club. “Fabinho Tavares has today completed a permanent transfer to Al-Ittihad after five years with the Reds,” a club statement said. “We would like to thank Fabinho for all of his contributions to the club’s successes during the last five years.” Read more: Arsenal EXPLORING signing Brentford goalkeeper  The midfielder also posted a heartfelt message to Liverpool and its fans on Twitter. “Today, I leave my home. It’s been five years wearing this jersey, and always with the greatest honour and happiness possible. “Since day one at Liverpool, I’ve been embraced by everyone. What I saw inside this club, the relationship between the people there, made me feel like family. In these five years, I grew as a player, as a man, I made dreams come true… With that jersey, I won every title a player can dream of. Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup… “Thanks to Liverpool, I reached my highest level and played in the World Cup. Thanks to Liverpool, I fulfilled my dream of walking into a stadium with my son in my arms. Thanks to Liverpool, I played in the best stadium in the world, with the best atmosphere in the world, which is Anfield. “Thanks to Liverpool, I lived the biggest match of my life, the comeback against Barcelona, which was only possible thanks to Anfield. That moment will always be in my memory. I love what this crowd represents for the club. This love relationship between the club and the fans has always impressed me. “And I can say without fear that “You’ll never walk alone”, after that match, alongside our fans, was the most defining moment of my career with Liverpool. I say this with a heart full of joy: I love this club. “Thank you, Reds, for everything we’ve experienced together. You will never walk alone. #YNWA ❤️🙏🏾”. Fabinho is Al-Ittihad’s fourth big player from Europe this summer. He follows Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Jota to the Saudi Pro League champions.