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title: "Liverpool: Reds in advanced talks with Otavio"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2021-06-28T08:15:21Z"
modified: "2021-06-28T08:15:21Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds in advanced talks with Otavio

**Liverpool are reportedly in advanced talks with Porto attacker Otavio as the Reds eye up an exciting summer move for the Brazilian.**

### The Lowdown: Attacking guile needed?

Jurgen Klopp is expected to bring in new players in the coming weeks and months, with Ibrahima Konate already [arriving](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/435628-liverpool-agree-deal-to-sign-ibrahima-konate-from-rb-leipzig) from RB Leipzig.

Liverpool could arguably do with a little more guile in attacking midfield areas, with the supply to the attack not always at its best last season – Curtis Jones was their [highest-scoring player in that position](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/leistungsdaten/verein/31) with four goals in 2020/21.

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### The Latest: Liverpool in talks with Otavio

According to [A Bola](https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/2021-06-27/fc-porto-sad-em-conversas-adiantadas-com-o-liverpool-por-otavio/895719/42) \[via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-advanced-talks-signing-klopps-express-request-reds-likely-push-coming-hours/)\], the Reds are eyeing up a move for Porto midfielder Otavio, with talks at an ‘advanced’ stage.

The 26-year-old is described as an ‘express request’ for Klopp following an impressive season which saw him [score three goals and register eight assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/120608/Show/Ot%C3%A1vio) in Liga NOS.

Otavio’s release clause is set to rise from €40m (£34.3m) to €60m (£51.4m) on July 15, so Liverpool may look to trigger it before that date.

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### The Verdict: Exciting attacking option

The [£21.6m-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/otavio/profil/spieler/231289) Otavio could be a shrewd addition by Liverpool, giving them something different in the middle of the park. He averaged [1.7 key passes and 1.8 dribbles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/120608/Show/Ot%C3%A1vio) per game in the league last season, highlighting his ability to break the lines with his quality on the ball.

Otavio’s versatility allows him to [play out wide](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/otavio/leistungsdaten/spieler/231289) also, so he could be a strong backup for the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, further improving the squad depth at Klopp’s disposal.

***In other news, some Liverpool fans are against the idea of one player joining the Reds this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/liverpool-fans-against-the-idea-of-philippe-coutinho-return/).***