Liverpool is understood to have made an enquiry for Palmeiras attacking midfielder Erick Bele, with the Brazilian side also receiving reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain

Liverpool has been informed by Palmeiras that Erick Bele could be available for a bargain fee. The Reds have had the Brazilian youngster on their radar for some time, with reports indicating that the club have now made a formal enquiry.

The 19-year-old has excelled in Brazil's Under-20s set-up as he looks to make the transition to senior football. Now it is reported that step up could come under the guidance of Andoni Iraola in the not-too-distant future.

This is because Liverpool have been in contact with Palmeiras regarding the attacking midfielder, and have been advised that talks could begin from as low as $33 million (£25m) for Bele. While no official bid has been submitted as yet, Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be keeping close tabs on the teenager.

Parma also attempted to bring Bele in on loan this summer with the option to make the transfer permanent. Nevertheless, Palmeiras responded by tying the talented youngster down to a lucrative new contract which is set to keep him at the club until 2031.

Notably, their valuation of the youngster remains unchanged despite his new deal, meaning Liverpool could land a highly-regarded future star at a bargain price should they opt to pursue him when the winter transfer window opens at the start of the new year.

After spending seven years progressing through the Palmeiras youth academy, Bele put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the club in 2025.

He has since made two first-team appearances, while continuing to impress in the youth ranks.

This season alone, Bele has netted four goals in eight CBF Brasileiro Under-20 matches, while also contributing a goal and two assists in the Under-20 Libertadores. He has added another goal from two Copa do Brasil outings.

However, rather than recruiting new talent in the winter window, Liverpool might instead choose to tie down several stars already at the club. Alisson Becker's contract expires next summer, and he is keen to secure fresh terms at Anfield.

The Brazilian has disclosed that his representative is in discussions with Liverpool's hierarchy regarding a contract extension. With Giorgi Mamardashvili and Lucca Brughmans emerging as the next generation of goalkeepers, it remains uncertain whether the Reds will grant Alisson, 34, an extended stay on Merseyside.

Ronald Araujo, meanwhile, is also only at the club on loan from Barcelona for the season. While the Reds hold a £47m option to buy the Uruguayan in January or next summer, that could hinge on whether La Blaugrana are ultimately able to sanction his departure.

Virgil van Dijk's contract also expires in under a year, suggesting Liverpool may prioritise strengthening their defensive line before pursuing additional attacking reinforcements. At 35, the Reds would be prudent to identify a long-term replacement for their current club captain, irrespective of whether he remains or departs next summer, given he is firmly in the latter stages of his career.