Franculino Dju continuing to attract Liverpool interest

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Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju is reportedly on Liverpool’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool’s name has cropped up in plenty of striker speculation over the past few months, and while most of the noise has centred on bigger, more established targets, one slightly left-field option continues to linger quietly in the background.Franculino Dju’s name first surfaced in connection with Anfield back in December, when Christian Falk reported that the Reds were among the clubs keeping tabs on the Midtjylland forward.Nothing concrete has emerged since, and the 21-year-old is by no means a priority target, but fresh reporting out of Spain suggests the Guinea-Bissau international’s situation is one worth keeping an eye on as the summer window approaches.According to a report from Estadio Deportivo, Real Betis have re-opened contact with Midtjylland over a potential move for the Guinea-Bissau international, with sporting director Manu Fajardo making the striker his top priority ahead of the 2026/27 window.The Danish side, however, are holding firm on a valuation north of €25 million – a figure that would surpass the fee Olympique Lyonnais paid for Ernest Nuamah in 2023 and make Djú the most expensive sale in Danish Superliga history.Midtjylland president Claus Steinlein has publicly stated he would be “very disappointed” if the club failed to set a new national record this summer, with Chilean winger Darío Osorio also expected to depart.

Dju’s contract at the MCH Arena runs until 2029, handing the Danes significant leverage in any negotiation.Estadio Deportivo names Liverpool alongside Manchester United, West Ham, Everton, Bayern Munich, Milan, Roma and Barcelona as clubs tracking the forward, whose 21 goals in 30 appearances before a November knee operation made him the second-youngest player across Europe’s top 67 leagues to score 20+ goals in a calendar year.Recently returned to action off the bench, Dju now shapes as one of the summer’s most coveted young No. 9s – and one Liverpool will surely have lots of competition for.