Latest Transfer News: Liverpool target Porto's Otavio, Neymar surely to leave PSG in the summer

In the latest Transfer News, Liverpool target Porto's Otavio as they prepare for a life without Salah. While Neymar looks to surely leave PSG in the summer.

Porto's Otavio on Klopp's radar to replace Moh Salah

Liverpool are set to make a move for FC Porto winger Otavio in the summer transfer window, according to a new transfer rumour which has emerged.

The 27-year-old has become a key player for Porto over the years, catching the eye with his performances on the right wing and racking up 237 games for the club.

The Portuguese side believe an official offer of around £34m will be made by Jurgen Klopp's club in what is expected to be a pivotal week for the player's future. Brazil-born Portugal international Otavio has a release clause of around £51m in his contract.

But it is understood the Primeira Liga side are willing to do business at around the £38m mark and the player's agent, Israel Oliveira, is in England trying to get a deal over the line for the 27-year-old.

Otavio can operate out wide or in the No.10 role and was the subject of a bid from Leeds last week which fell just short of £26m. It was rejected by Porto, who signed the player from Internacional in his homeland in 2014. Otavio represented Brazil at age group level but in March 2021 he became a Portuguese citizen and he made his debut for his adopted nation later in the year.

Leeds are also expected to come back with a bigger offer this week. Liverpool signed Colombia star Luis Diaz from Porto in January.

Liverpool are following up their interest attacking players having sold Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich. Mane said in a farewell interview with the club's website how it will be weird to start next season in the Bundesliga as he paid tribute to Reds boss Klopp.

Latest Transfer News: Neymar Saga over at PSG?

According to RMC Sport, Neymar is now considering a departure from Paris Saint-Germain Neymar is now seeking for clarification regarding club's intentions concerning his future.

In an interview with Le Parisien, PSG president Nasser Al-Khlelaïfi spoke about a possible departure for Neymar:

"A possible departure of Neymar this summer? What I can tell you is that we expect all the players to do much more than last season, much more! They all have to be at 100 per cent".

Whilst the PSG number 10's contract was automatically extended to 2027, it was reported last week that Luis Campos is looking to sell Neymar – with QSI allegedly being in complete agreement that the Brazilian should leave the club.

In private the Brazilian has expressed multiple times his need to 'feel loved' by the club in order for to get the best performances from him – however at PSG the hierarchy are no longer hiding the fact that they would like to see the player leave.

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