{"id":68207,"date":"2026-08-09T10:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T10:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/68207\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T10:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T10:07:18","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-fsg-in-conversations-to-sign-brazilian-striker-as-andoni-iraola-tells-ronald-araujo-his-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/68207\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: FSG in \u2018conversations\u2019 to sign Brazilian striker as Andoni Iraola tells Ronald Araujo his \u2018role\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool<\/a> are in talks with Real Madrid striker Endrick, sources have told TEAMtalk, as Reds manager Andoni Iraola<\/a> convinces Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to move to Anfield.<\/p>\n

Endrick<\/a> spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon from Madrid.<\/p>\n

The Brazil international striker would have been expecting to make a fresh start at Estadio Bernabeu under new manager Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n

However, Real Madrid<\/a> have signed striker Carlos Espi from Levante.<\/p>\n

Even though Los Blancos have sold Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham, Endrick also has Kylian Mbappe to compete with for a place in Mourinho\u2019s starting line-up.<\/p>\n

Liverpool in talks for Real Madrid striker Endrick<\/p>\n

Our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, has reported that Endrick is considering leaving Madrid<\/a> in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

Sources have told us that the striker\u2019s camp and intermediaries have opened talks with a number of clubs, including Liverpool<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bailey has reported that Liverpool are among the clubs that have \u2018held conversations regarding the Brazil international\u2019s situation\u2019.<\/p>\n

Our transfer insider said: \u201cSources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Endrick\u2019s representatives, together with intermediaries, have begun their due diligence on a possible move, with England emerging as the player\u2019s preferred destination should he leave Spain.<\/p>\n

\u201cA switch to the Premier League was something Endrick seriously considered before opting to join Real Madrid and that appeal has not diminished.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand that a number of clubs have now been contacted.\u201d<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T MISS: Real Madrid reach decision on selling Trent Alexander-Arnold amid Liverpool return calls<\/a><\/p>\n

What Andoni Iraola told Ronald Araujo about Liverpool \u2018role\u2019<\/p>\n

Graeme Bailey has also reported that Liverpool have a deal in place to sign Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola<\/a> wanted the club\u2019s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to sign a defender this summer.<\/p>\n

We understand that the Uruguay international defender will fly out to England this weekend and undergo his medical.<\/p>\n

Sport<\/a> has revealed what Iraola told the 27-year-old central defender to convince him to make the move to Anfield.<\/p>\n

The Barcelona-leaning Catalan publication has reported: \u2018Last Wednesday,\u00a0Liverpool contacted Araujo\u2019s<\/a> representatives to explore the possibility of signing him.<\/p>\n

\u2018The English club has deficiencies in central defence: Konate has left, Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are getting on in years, and the recent addition of a young centre-back like Jeremy Jacquet, still lacking experience, didn\u2019t offer immediate guarantees.<\/p>\n

\u2018This Wednesday, Andoni Iraola spoke directly with Araujo to convince him, explaining the project and his role in forming a top-level defensive partnership with Van Dijk.<\/p>\n

\u2018Although the deal didn\u2019t seem likely to move so quickly,\u00a0Friday proved decisive.<\/p>\n

\u2018Following a video conference between Liverpool, FC Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe Uruguayan\u2019s agents, and the player himself, the transfer became definitively imminent.\u2019<\/p>\n

Cody Gakpo tipped to stay at Liverpool<\/p>\n

Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has given his take on the future of Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo.<\/p>\n

Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Gakpo from Liverpool<\/a> before the summer transfer window closes, but Wyness thinks that the Netherlands international will stay at Anfield.<\/p>\n

Wyness said on\u00a0Football Insider\u2019s\u00a0Inside Track podcast: \u201cSpurs have had a great window; they\u2019re one of the ones that I\u2019d say have had to spend because they got such a scare last year, but certainly it\u2019s been a good window.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think Gakpo is going to leave Liverpool though.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been talking to a few Liverpool fans about this, and the feeling is that while he was a bit out of favour last season, under Iraola and his style, Gakpo will fit in.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole contract situation is such that with Gakpo, Liverpool hold the cards, and I don\u2019t think he\u2019ll end up down at Spurs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also think Spurs don\u2019t really need Gakpo at the moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think there are other options for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlus, I think the cost of Gakpo is perhaps not what Spurs need to add to the strong squad they\u2019re putting together.<\/p>\n

\u201cI expect him to be in red and playing for Liverpool.<\/p>\n

\u201cI expect him to have quite a good season under Iraola as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I think it\u2019s best for both parties, for Liverpool and Gakpo, to stay where he is.\u201d<\/p>\n

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