Transfer News: Barcelona in pole position to sign Liverpool target

Barcelona in pole position to sign Liverpool target

Barcelona are ready to sign Sao Paulo forward Gustavo Maia this summer, as indicated by the player’s agent.

The 19-year-old still can’t seem to play for the Sao Paulo first team, however such is his notoriety that he could cost the Catalan giants around €4.5m.

A month ago Tuttomercatoweb claimed_ L_iverpool were prepared to make their move to sign the player to give their attacking choices more profundity.

The player’s agent, who Marca, via The Boot Room, referenced as Nilson Moura, a month ago affirmed Liverpool as admirers and that their advantage had constrained Barcelona into making their turn.

There were higher offers, yet he generally needed to play for Barcelona,” Moura stated, as refered to by Ivisionsport

He said it even a couple of years ago in an interview and we saw it well likewise in light of the fact that his style joins consummately with that of Barcelona.

Barcelona watched him played at the São Paulo Cup and He scored three goals and we began to negotiate.

They didn’t plan to close anything now but since there was enthusiasm from different clubs, for example, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, they picked up the pace.

Presently however the youngster’s agent, named as Danilo Silva, has told neighborhood radio, as refered to by Ivisionsport that Barcelona are finalizing in on a negotiation.

We’re certain that Barcelona will complete the buy, Silva told Radio Transamerica. There has just been a sign from Barcelona and Maia has just begun Spanish classes to set himself up additional.

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Different clubs were keen on the most recent couple of months, however he never had any questions: he generally needed to go to Barcelona.

Barcelona are thought to have first choice on his transfer in the wake of putting down a £900,000 installment to make sure about his services, however the Catalan giants should pay another £3.2million to make sure about Maia’s services, according to Marca.