Liverpool in for Spanish wonderkid – and Reds legend will be key to bargain deal: report

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Liverpool are looking to bring a highly-rated Spaniard to Anfield – and a beloved former figure player could play a big part in this deal

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa at Anfield on May 20, 2023 in Liverpool, England.
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Liverpool have made a bid for a Spanish starlet, as Jurgen Klopp looks to add depth to his paper-thin squad.

Going into the season, the Reds have limited numbers in midfield, with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson having recently left for the Saudi Pro League. Liverpool have only made two signings in Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, with just Stefan Bajcetic, Curtis Jones, Thiago and Harvey Elliott as other options in the centre of the park.

A move for Romeo Lavia is said to be close to completion – but with just a week to go before the season starts, the Merseysiders are now hoping to complete a bargain move to add another body to the squad. 

Liverpool season preview 2023/24 Darwin Nunez (9) of Liverpool celebrates scoring Liverpool's second goal with Mohamed Salah during the pre-season friendly match between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Liverpool at on July 24, 2023 in Fuerth, Germany. (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool's squad is looking somewhat light heading into the season (Image credit: Getty Images)

Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo are claiming that Liverpool have made a bid of around £20 million for Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga.

A more attacking midfielder who can function in either No.8 position or further forward, the young Spaniard could be eased into the Premier League with fellow new buys Mac Allister and Szoboszlai ahead of him in the pecking order.

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Furthermore, Champions League-winning manager Rafael Benitez will be key to any deal going through. The beloved former Reds boss is now in charge at Celta and will have a say on the transfer.

At just 21, Veiga lowers the average age of any potential midfield even further and offers plenty of resale value as well.

Gabri Veiga of RC Celta celebrates after scores the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta and FC Barcelona at Estadio Balaidos on June 04, 2023 in Vigo, Spain

Gabri Veiga is being targeted by Liverpool (Image credit: Getty Images)

Liverpool's first game of the season is against Chelsea. As it stands, Bajcetic is likely to start as the No.6.

Veiga is valued at around €30m by Transfermarkt. 

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In FourFourTwo's Season Preview of the upcoming campaign, we assess how Liverpool can challenge for the title once more.

Meanwhile, Liverpool transfer news is ramping up ahead of a huge overhaul at Anfield this summer. Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich has been linked, while James Ward-Prowse is said to be on the shortlist. Celta Vigo's Gabri Veiga is a target and Khephren Thuram of Nice is said to be close to joining

In other news, Diogo Jota has told FFT that Liverpool can win the title in 2024.

Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.

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