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He is Brazilian, plays for the national team and would arrive at Liverpool to put Darwin Núñez on the bench

Hiring was a request from coach Arne Slot, aiming to reinforce the team's offensive system

By Romario Paz

One more Brazilian joining Liverpool?

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Brazilian striker João Pedro as a potential reinforcement for their attack. The player, who currently shines at Brighton & Hove Albion, was initially developed at Fluminense and also had a spell at Watford. João Pedro has been a regular in the Brazilian national team under coach Dorival Júnior.

Strengthening the Attack

Liverpool are looking to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season. The English club has faced some difficulties in the offensive sector and the arrival of a player like João Pedro could provide Arne Slot with more options. The Brazilian fits the profile of player that Liverpool typically look for and could form an exciting partnership with Mohamed Salah.

Tough Negotiation

Negotiating with Brighton, however, won't be easy. The English club value the player highly and are unlikely to sell him for below market value. Additionally, other major European clubs are also interested in João Pedro, increasing competition for the player.

A Future Investment

Signing João Pedro would be a long-term investment for Liverpool. At just 23 years old, the player still has plenty of room for improvement. Moreover, the Brazilian has shown a good adaptation to the Premier League and could quickly integrate into Slot's team.

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