Liverpool are reportedly interested in completing the signing of exciting young Palmeiras attacker Erick Bele, but Paris Saint-Germain are also in the mix.

There is much focus on the futures of various Reds players currently, including Virgil van Dijk, who has provided the latest on a potential contract extension:

“I feel good, but it’s not about me at the moment. Let’s see. I’m not in any panic whatsoever. I want to keep playing and continue what I’m doing. Let’s see what the season brings. I’ve had an amazing time already so far.

“If that will be extended, that’s the case. If not, then I will go somewhere else. There’s nothing to report at the moment but that doesn’t mean that there’s any stress or anything. Mentally, I’m in a good place. Physically, I’ve been struggling with a little niggle the past couple of weeks but I do everything in my power to be out there.”

But it is also important that Liverpool continue to eye new signings, and according to Sport Witness, Liverpool have enquired about the availability of Palmeiras.

The Brazilian club are willing to allow the 19-year-old to leave for £25m, with PSG also interested in signing him, and Parma looking at a loan move back in the summer transfer window.

Erick Bele: One for the future for Liverpool

Bele is a player who could have an extremely bright future in the game, already winning 10 caps for Brazil’s Under-20s and being hailed by analyst Peter O.U on X:

“A left-footed attacker who can operate as a right winger, left winger or attacking midfielder, Belé offers an interesting combination of dribbling, creativity and goalscoring ability. Exactly the kind of attacker Iraola loves. His game is built around taking defenders on, carrying the ball into dangerous areas, cutting inside from the right and getting himself into goalscoring positions.”

Bele’s versatility is likely to appeal to Andoni Iraola, giving him options across the attack, and he would be considered a long-term option with a high ceiling.

Beating a club like PSG to his signature would also be a big coup, considering they are back-to-back Champions League winners in recent years.