Liverpool is the clear favourite for the Brazillian after Inter Milan decides not to pay the asking amount.

Liverpool has emerged as the front-runners to recruit Brazil custodian Bento, following Inter Milan’s decision to forego paying Athletico Paranaense’s €15 million transfer demand.

Instead, Inter used those sums to acquire Spanish custodian Josep Martinez from Genoa, hoping to establish him as their long-term first choice.

Bento is now available for purchase as a result of this decision, with Liverpool, Sporting CP, and Benfica reportedly leading the race to sign him, according to Globo.

The 2021 Copa Sudamericana winner has also been linked to two other unidentified English teams.

The 25-year-old, who has a long-standing desire to join the Serie A powerhouses, is devastated by Inter’s unwillingness to comply with Athletico’s demands.

Bento will be compelled to remain if no other teams meet their conditions and become interested. In the national team system, the two-cap Brazil international plays as Alisson Becker’s backup at Liverpool.

In the March friendly, they play England at Wembley and Spain at the Bernabeu. Alisson declared, “I am still one of the younger ones,” and that he would WELCOME the competition Bento offered in the Brazil ranks.

“This is my best moment. Brazil produces a lot of talented goalkeepers, both domestically and abroad. It avoids complacency and keeps us alert.”

At Athletico, the homegrown goalie has been first choice since 2022 and is contracted through the end of 2026.

COAMIN KELLEHER IS DESIRABLE, ADRIAN IS GONE

According to reports, Liverpool is looking to add a custodian this summer. Adrian San Miguel, the third choice, has returned to Spain with Real Betis, and Caoimhin Kelleher is looking to transfer elsewhere in order to establish himself as a No. 1.

Other players connected to the role include Alex McCarthy of Southampton, who has since agreed to a new contract, Villarreal’s Filip Jorgensen, Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson, and Burnley’s James Trafford.

After spending several years in Alisson’s shadow, Kelleher, 25, has expressed again his desire to put himself through his paces as a first-choice.

The Irishman was reportedly attracting interest from Celtic and Nottingham Forest. In February, he was in goal as Liverpool defeated Chelsea to win the Carabao Cup.

This summer, the Reds’ goalkeeping department will experience a major disturbance when longtime coach John Achterberg steps down after 15 years.

Following the conclusion of the Copa America, where he is presently working with the United States, Fabian Otte will join as the new goalkeeping coach.

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Liverpool will play Sevilla at Anfield to wrap off the 2024–25 preseason.

On Sunday, August 11, at 3 p.m. BST, Liverpool will play La Liga team Sevilla at Anfield to wrap up their preseason schedule.

It will be the first game under new manager Arne Slot at Anfield and the Reds’ fourth preseason match in advance of 2024–25, which starts on Saturday, August 17, with a trip to newly promoted Ipswich Town.

The teams have already faced off in the Europa League final in 2016 and have met twice in the Champions League in recent years, both ending in draws.

Season ticket holders, LFC Official Members, and hospitality seasonal members can get tickets for Thursday, June 27’s match against Sevilla starting at 8.15am BST. Additional information, including general sale ticket dates, can be found here.

Ticket pricing

-Adults – £27

-Over 65s – £20.25

-Young adults (aged 17-21) – £13.50

-Juniors (aged 16 and under) – £2

The hospitality package can be purchased online starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, or by calling the hospitality team directly at 0151 264 2222.

The Anfield match will take place after three pre-season games in the USA, the first of which will take place on Friday, July 26 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh against Real Betis (kick-off at 7.30 p.m. EST).

The meeting with Real Betis still has tickets available for purchase.

For the first time since 2019, the Reds will visit the United States and will participate in several community-based and charitable initiatives together with the LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity.

Manchester United and Arsenal, two Premier League rivals, will also play against Slot’s team.

The United match will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina on 3 August, immediately following the Arsenal match in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on July 31.