Report: Liverpool now told they could have the chance to sign player Jose Mourinho really rates

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Liverpool are one of a number of Premier League sides showing an interest in young Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui.The full-back positions have been a problem for the Reds this term, with Conor Bradley sidelined until the end of 2025/26 and Jeremie Frimpong experiencing a couple of injury issues since his move.There is also talk of Joe Gomez departing in 2026, but the Reds could now replace the Englishman with Banjaqui, who intermediaries have spoken to the Merseyside outfit about. Who was YOUR Man of the Match in Liverpool’s win over Wolves? 😁 Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Graeme Bailey of TeamTalk has reported this week that Liverpool are checking on the teenager currently.However, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Manchester City are all thought to have looked at the player as well.Intermediaries are said to have been in contact about the teenager, who is due to be out of contract in 2027.Benfica would like to tie the defender down to fresh terms, but they have so far been unsuccessful in their attempts.

Discuss: Arne Slot will NOT start Rio Ngumoha against Tottenham… ❌ Credit: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images Banjaqui has, despite his age, begun to garner senior minutes for the Portuguese side, playing two league games under Jose Mourinho in 2026.Mourinho has shared his verdict on the 17-year-old as well, as per Tribuna, suggesting he rates the reported Liverpool target highly.He said in January: “I have a lot of confidence in him because he is one of those young Benfica players who really have what it takes.”It remains to be seen where Banjaqui will end up, but a move to Anfield would align with Liverpool’s transfer policy in recent years.FSG have been building for the future, especially when it comes to their backline, signing Jeremy Jacquet for £60m as well as adding two more young centre-backs to their U21 ranks during the last winter transfer window.Banjaqui certainly fits the mould, and given Gomez’s future is unclear and Frimpong can play further forward, there is likely to be a clear path into the first team if he were to sign for Liverpool.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox