Liverpool no longer confident in Firmino and already looking for this 130 million striker

Liverpool were coming off the back of some sensational seasons both in the Premier League and on the Old Continent. However, as incredible as it may seem, Jürgen Klopp's machinery has not been working (and not working) so far this season. Hence the alarm bells ringing at Anfield. As if this headache were not enough, there is also a thorny issue in the transfer market. Specifically, with regard to the figure of Roberto Firmino (31 years old) who could be a free agent in 2023. An opportunity that, unsurprisingly, Atlético Madrid intend to seize.

According to information provided by CalcioMercato.com, Diego Pablo Simeone's side are not throwing in the towel in the bidding for the Brazil international. Firmino has also been linked with FC Barcelona in a possible swap deal, so is there a La Liga showdown in sight for the striker? On Juventus' shopping list, the former Hoffenheim playmaker is one of the few positive news so far this season for the Red Devils. Without neglecting Barça, Cholo's Atleti and Enrique Cerezo's (president) are ready to play their cards for Roberto Firmino.

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There is not a day that goes by that AC Milan circles do not talk about the renewal of Rafael Leão. The 23-year-old Portuguese striker has become a real star in European football, to the point that more and more of the continent's top teams are knocking on his door. That is why the Rossoneri have been quick to extend his contract. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, there is optimism among the parties involved in renewing Rafael Leão's contract with AC Milan, but nothing has been finalised yet.

The reigning Scudetto champions intend to make the Portuguese the highest paid player in the team, but to do so they will have to overcome a major hurdle: the 19′5 million euros in compensation that Rafael Leão must pay Sporting Portugal for his unilateral termination of contract. A figure that will finally be lower after the Swiss Federal Tribunal dismissed Lille's appeal and confirmed that the French club must pay part of the Portuguese international's compensation to the Lisbon club.

Liverpool willing to pay big money for Rafael Leao 

Liverpool are one of several European sides who are watching 23-year-old AC Milan star Rafael Leao. His contract is due to expire in the summer of 2024 and has a release clause of around £130m. According to local media, his arrival at Anfield would serve to replace Roberto Firmino if the Brazilian does not renew his contract and decides to leave for Atlético de Madrid and Juventus, teams that have been following him for several months.