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Liverpool have not regularly tapped into it, but the South American market is definitely worth a look for Premier League clubs.
With Brexit regulations meaning European talents are harder to get, other areas can be checked out instead.
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The likes of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz were monitored for years even while they were playing in Uruguay and Colombia before they ultimately made their journey to Anfield.
Brighton's Moisés Caicedo and Manchester City's Julián Álvarez are just two recent examples who are already starting to spread their wings in the Premier League.
Liverpool are yet to recruit from South America since Brexit regulations came into effect, but they are always being linked with South American talent, and they are known for having a strong scouting presence in the region.
But they are not alone, and this is undoubtedly just the beginning of British clubs starting to scour the region for more and more talent.
But Liverpool would likely have to pay double or more than that if Gomes was to move to another European club first before Anfield, which means it is worth making a move for him now rather than later, avoiding the mistake they made with Fernández six months ago.
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