Liverpool have been following Erick Belé for a while now, and the Palmeiras youngster is doing a decent job of keeping himself in the spotlight.

The 19-year-old is making a name for himself with Brazil’s U20s, while gradually finding his feet in senior football.

Now, Sport Witness has learned the Reds have taken their interest a step further. Liverpool recently made official enquiries with Palmeiras about the attacking midfielder, hoping to understand what it would take to bring him to Anfield.

Those enquiries came shortly before the Brazilian club handed Belé a new long-term contract. And while Palmeiras were open to doing business, their asking price gave Liverpool something to think about.

Liverpool told €30m would open talks

According to information obtained by Sport Witness, Palmeiras told Liverpool they would be willing to negotiate a deal starting at €30m (£25m).

The Reds didn’t go as far as submitting a formal offer. They did, however, make it clear they were paying attention to the youngster’s situation.

Liverpool also know they have company. Paris Saint-Germain have been in contact with Palmeiras too, and the French club’s interest is something the Reds are well aware of.

There’s been interest from elsewhere as well. Parma tried to sign Belé on loan with an option to buy during the summer, according to Brazilian outlet Itatiaia Esporte, but Palmeiras turned down the approach.

So there’s genuine interest from both sides, although nothing has developed into formal negotiations over a transfer fee just yet. Those conversations took place shortly before Palmeiras announced Belé’s contract renewal on November 6th.

The new agreement runs until October 2031, replacing a deal that was due to expire in December 2028. You might expect that to change the asking price. But not so… at least for now.

We understand Palmeiras are still willing to start negotiations at €30m (£25m), even after securing Belé’s future for another three years. That’s the figure Liverpool would need to work from if they decide to make their next move.

The Brazilian club are clearly keen to protect their youngster, but they haven’t ruled out selling him either.

Belé giving Liverpool plenty to think about

The timing of all this is interesting because Belé has been enjoying a very good spell with Brazil’s U20s.

During their recent training camp in Spain, he provided three assists in three matches, helping Brazil beat Denmark, the United States and Mexico.

All three assists went to his Palmeiras teammate Heittor. The pair have developed quite a partnership at international level, and their performances have attracted plenty of attention back in Brazil.

Belé had already scored twice against Paraguay earlier this year, and he’s now been called up again for friendlies against Peru on November 13th and 16th.

Those matches are part of Brazil’s preparations for January’s South American U20 Championship, so he’ll have another opportunity to show what he can do.

At Palmeiras, meanwhile, things are moving a little more slowly. He’s made seven senior appearances so far, scoring once, and continues to split his development between the first team and the U20s.

The club seem happy with that approach. There’s no great rush to throw him into the starting eleven, especially with his long-term future now secured. And the €30m (£25m) asking price hasn’t changed with the new contract, which at least gives the Reds a clear idea of where things stand.

Now it’s up to them whether they take those enquiries any further.

BRAZILIANS AT LIVERPOOL Competitive first-team appearances · All time

Player	Position	Liverpool spell	Apps	Goals
Fábio Aurélio	Left-back	2006–2012	134	4
Lucas Leiva	Defensive midfielder	2007–2017	346	7
Diego Cavalieri	Goalkeeper	2008–2010	10	0
Doni	Goalkeeper	2011–2013	4	0
Philippe Coutinho	Attacking midfielder	2013–2018	201	54
Roberto Firmino	Forward	2015–2023	362	111
Fabinho	Defensive midfielder	2018–2023	219	11
Alisson Becker	Goalkeeper	2018–present	347	1
Arthur Melo	Central midfielder	2022–2023 · Loan	1	0
TOTAL PLAYERS				9

NOTABLE FIRSTS
Fábio Aurélio became Liverpool’s first Brazilian signing in 2006. Roberto Firmino has the most appearances and goals among the club’s Brazilian players.

Senior competitive appearances in all competitions. Liverpool spells show time at the club, rather than the dates of first and last appearances. Excludes friendlies and youth or reserve matches. Allan Rodrigues de Souza and Marcelo Pitaluga are excluded because neither made a competitive first-team appearance.
Updated: 10 November 2026.

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