Everton Ribeiro (Cruzeiro)
Liverpool are understood to be ready to go head to head with arch-rivals Manchester United in the battle to land the exciting Brazilian midfield player in the new year, according to reports in the Daily Mail, after the 24-year-old’s brilliant performances for his club side in the national state championship.
Ribeiro is now considered to be the brightest talent currently playing in Brazil following the recent departure of playmaker Neymar to FC Barcelona last summer, with the player said to be keen to now finally make his own move to the Continent when the winter transfer window opens in January.
However, the Merseysiders know that they will face stiff competition for Ribeiro’s signature from the Premier League champions, who have also been scouting the former Brazil Under-2o international themselves of late.