Lucas Beraldo, a promising Brazilian defender, is being followed by Liverpool.

Several prestigious European clubs have scouted Lucas Beraldo.

A crucial member of Sao Paulo’s team, the 19-year-old.

Recent Copa do Brasil victory for the team was made possible by him.

According to 90min, Sao Paulo’s rising young center-back Lucas Beraldo has caught Liverpool’s attention.

After joining Sao Paulo’s team in 2022, Beraldo has emerged as one of the country’s top young defenders.

He was a crucial part of Sao Paulo’s recent Copa do Brasil victory, starting in the middle of their defense in both legs of their match against Flamengo and guiding his team to a 2-1 aggregate victory.

A star performer for Sao Paulo, the Brazil Under-20 international’s passing range and ability to elude defenders to keep possession in their own defensive third are just two of his standout attributes.
His performances have not gone unnoticed in Europe.

90min understands that Wolves had a bid for Beraldo turned down by Sao Paulo during the summer transfer window; the club ultimately decided to sign Santiago Bueno from Girona for £8.5m on deadline day instead.
However, Liverpool is keeping a close eye on his progress.

As they search for potential long-term replacements for Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk, both of whom are 32, sources have confirmed to 90min that Liverpool’s scouting team has watched Beraldo a number of times over recent months.

Jurgen Klopp’s preferred center-back pairing this season has been Matip and Van Dijk, although the club also has Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Jarell Quansah (who has excelled when given playing time this season) on its books.

However, Beraldo would give Liverpool a left-footed option they don’t currently have, which is crucial.

Although sources have since confirmed to 90min that Sao Paulo hope to reward Beraldo’s progress with a new contract, Bayern Munich, Olympique Lyonnais, and Monaco have also recently sent scouts to Brazil to watch Beraldo.
Interest in his services is likely to grow as he plays more games.

New terms would lengthen a deal that currently expires in 2026, reflect Beraldo’s position in Sao Paulo’s squad, and give the Brazilian giants a strong negotiating position in the event that they decide to sell the player.

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