Liverpool have reportedly alerted Manuel Ugarte that they will soon make an offer to sign the Sporting Lisbon midfielder, heavily linked with a move to Anfield.
He is in talk with Liverpool since winter transfer window.
The Reds have now told the Uruguay international that they will propose a bid to the 22-year-old in the coming weeks, with Ugarte a midfielder who Liverpool are keen to add to their ranks in the summer transfer window.
Villa and Chelsea
The South American has enjoyed a breakout year for Sporting, and Liverpool now seem ready,
Make their first move for the youngster amid growing transfer interest from the likes of Aston Villa and Chelsea, who could tempt Ugarte to the Premier League.
Although Liverpool’s sales pitch is arguably the best out of the three English clubs,
Ugarte himself could be tempted with a move to west London or Birmingham,
if the Anfield side are slow off their mark to wrap up a deal with Sporting for the midfielder.
Liverpool early bid for Ugarte
Central midfield is a position that Liverpool could make as many as three signings in as Jurgen Klopp looks to completely overhaul his options.
And making an early offer for Ugarte could be massive in the long-term for the Merseyside giants.
Liverpool know that the sooner they’re transfer business is done and the player is ready to join the team
The more time Klopp will have in pre-season to get his plan for next term into action,
And bidding early for Ugarte could be massive for the Reds in their squad rebuild this year.
The 22-year-old adds a lot of key depth in numerous midfield roles, and with rival clubs also interested in Ugarte,
Liverpool know they must act fast if they’re to wrap up Ugarte’s signature so they build up for the future.
which could be huge going into the upcoming Premier League season.
