FSG is thought to be evaluating the Reds’ January transfer intentions, while André has detailed his Premier League ‘dream’. Here’s a rundown of the most recent Liverpool news.

André was originally connected to Liverpool.

FSG ‘holds Liverpool transfer conversations’

According to The Daily Mail, FSG and Liverpool’s ‘transfer chiefs’ intended to meet last week to discuss the club’s plans for the January transfer window. The Reds aren’t anticipated to be particularly busy next month, but Jürgen Klopp hasn’t ruled out any prospective acquisitions.

Despite Jol Matip’s season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, Klopp has stated that Liverpool is ‘unlikely’ to recruit a new center-half, although the Reds have been studying prospects behind the scenes. The Portuguese market has received special attention, with Sporting’s Gonçalo Inácio a likely target.

There is a belief that Liverpool will be able to secure a better deal from clubs that did not advance past the group stages of UEFA’s European championships. Otherwise, the team is scared of being charged a big mid-season premium.

A defensive midfielder is more likely to arrive than a center-back, with Liverpool having ‘little interest’ in signing Fulham’s Joo Palhinha due to his age (28). Alexis Mac Allister, primarily a number eight, has been filling in and is expected to return from injury soon.

André discusses his ‘ideal’ Premier League move

As his season comes to a conclusion, Fluminense midfielder André says it’s ‘obvious’ he wants to play in the Premier League. Liverpool enquired about the 22-year-old during the summer but was told he wasn’t for sale because the Brazilian season runs on a calendar year (via ESPN).

André’s team would go on to win the Copa Libertadores, but the Reds have decided not to renew their interest in January. Instead, the Brazilian might join another English team, with Arsenal and Fulham also interested.

“I watch the Premier League and it’s a big dream of mine to play there,” he told journalist Ben Jacobs. “I’m focused on completing the season with Fluminense and fulfilling our own dream of winning the Club World Cup.” But my ambition is to play in the Premier League.”

Fluminense defeated Egyptian team Al-Ahly in the championship semifinals in Qatar on Monday, and André was awarded man of the match. If Pep Guardiola’s side defeats Japanese club Urawa Reds on Tuesday, they might face reigning English and European champions Manchester City in the final.