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title: "Liverpool: Neil Jones rules out Otavio signing"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-neil-jones-rules-out-otavio-signing-transfer-salah-klopp-anfield/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-06-28T20:35:55Z"
modified: "2022-06-28T20:35:55Z"
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# Liverpool: Neil Jones rules out Otavio signing

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) won’t be signing Porto midfielder Otavio this summer despite reports suggesting talks are taking place, reports reliable journalist Neil Jones.**

### The Lowdown: Otavio linked with move

In recent days, the Reds have been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-otavio-transfer-latest-klopp-salah-lfc-anfield/) with a move for the 27-year-old as Jurgen Klopp potentially eyes up another attacking signing.

Otavio has come up against Liverpool in the Champions League and potentially caught their eye, with [14 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/otavio/leistungsdaten/spieler/231289) coming his way in all competitions last season.

Indeed, there were even [reports](https://tbrfootball.com/report-porto-expect-liverpool-bid-for-otavio-as-leeds-plan-second-offer/) that the Reds would make an official bid this week, but Jones’ reaction is a pretty definitive one.

### The Latest: Jones shuts down rumour

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1541345996113817602?s=20&t=OWn51jqUTfiqALd0OfdwoA), Jones claimed that Liverpool aren’t interested in the summer signing of Otavio:

> “Told there’s no truth in reports linking Liverpool with a move for Porto’s Otavio this summer. Not a target and never has been.”

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### The Verdict: Always felt unlikely

In truth, this was always a rumour that felt like it didn’t have legs, with Otavio’s age immediately meaning he wouldn’t be coming in as a long-term signing.

Liverpool’s approach under Klopp has generally been to sign players in their early to mid-20s and develop them into world-class stars, with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah perfect examples of that. Hopefully, Darwin Nunez will be the same.

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Otavio possesses great ability and could have been a good backup to Salah on the right-hand side – he has registered [62 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/otavio/alletore/spieler/231289) in 237 appearances for Porto – but the money can be spent more effectively moving forward, rather than on someone who is already in their prime.