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Liverpool set to make £34 million bid to sign 27-year-old Portugal international - Reports

Jurgen Klopp is hoping to reinforce his attacking options. are reportedly interested in midfielder to bolster their attack ahead of the 2022-23 season. The 27-year-old, who can play as attacking midfielder or wide forward, is an integral part of the Portuguese club's squad. Having joined Porto from Brazilian outfit Internacional in 2014, he has contributed 86 goals in 237 appearances across competitions. Last season, he helped Porto to the Primeira Liga and Taca de Portugal titles, scoring five goals and providing 14 assists in 49 games. Otavio made more tackles (101) than any other player in Liga Bwin last season Otavio made more tackles (101) than any other player in Liga Bwin last season According to The Mirror (), Liverpool are expected to launch a £34 million bid for the versatile midfielder. Porto are willing to hold negotiations for the player's services around the £38 million mark. Earlier, the Dragons had rejected a £26 million bid from another Premier League side, Leeds United. Liverpool, who are aiming to replicate last season's quadruple charge in the coming campaign, are hoping to add quality to their roster. With Sadio Mane Bayern Munich and Mohamed Salah a possible exit, the club are looking for reinforcements. Otavio has earned seven international caps for Portugal. His addition to the Reds' squad in light of Takumi Minamino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's potential departures is expected to reap rewards.

Mohamed Salah in contract limbo at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah, who is set to enter the final year of his current deal at Anfield, is still awaiting a revised contract offer from the club. The player rejected an initial offer in December last year and is apparently holding out for a new deal worth £400,000 per week. Liverpool could let Mohamed Salah leave the club for £60million this summer, according to reports.

Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the situation with his contract expiring in June 2023. Liverpool could let Mohamed Salah leave the club for £60million this summer, according to reports. Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the situation with his contract expiring in June 2023. According to , the Reds are desperate to keep Salah but are unwilling to break their wage structure. The report also states that the prolific forward was offered a 15% increase in pay on his current deal, which the player's representatives felt was not enough. Meanwhile, Liverpool have completed the transfers of Uruguayan striker from Benfica, Scottish right-back from Aberdeen and Portuguese attacking midfielder from Fulham. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found