Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Set Their Sights On £25M Defender

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Liverpool Transfer News: Liverpool have set their sights on one of the most talked-about teenage defenders in Portuguese football, with TEAMtalk and Portuguese outlet A Bola both confirming that the Merseyside club have held talks with intermediaries over a potential summer move for Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui. Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Hold Talks Over Benfica Wonderkid Daniel Banjaqui Benfica already have an agreement in place with Banjaqui’s representatives, with the formal signing set to coincide with his birthday.

Jose Mourinho handed him his first-team debut at Benfica, and he picked up an assist on his Primeira Liga start in January 2026. Does This Actually Fix Liverpool’s Most Pressing Liverpool Transfer News Problem at Right-Back?

Liverpool transfer news followers know Conor Bradley’s fitness record has grown increasingly concerning, and Banjaqui at £25m before the clause rises makes sense as a long-term bet. His tactical ceiling suits Arne Slot’s press-heavy system well, though his inexperience makes him a two-season project at best.