Exclusive: Liverpool make official enquiries to sign Brazilian – €30m asking price revealed

Liverpool made official enquiries about Palmeiras midfielder Erick Belé, 19, with the Brazilian club asking €30m to start negotiations.

Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Palmeiras attacking midfielder Erick Belé by making official enquiries with the Brazilian club. The Reds have been monitoring the 19-year-old for some time, and recently contacted Palmeiras to understand the terms required to bring him to Anfield. Palmeiras indicated they would be willing to negotiate starting at €30m (£25m).

Belé recently signed a new long-term contract with Palmeiras running until October 2031, but the club has not increased their asking price despite securing his future. The youngster has been impressing with Brazil's U20s, providing three assists in three matches during a recent training camp in Spain and scoring twice against Paraguay earlier in the year.

Liverpool have not yet submitted a formal bid, though they face competition for Belé's signature. Paris Saint-Germain have also been in contact with Palmeiras, and Italian side Parma attempted to sign him on loan with an option to buy during the summer, only to be rejected.

At club level, Belé has made seven senior appearances for Palmeiras, scoring once, as the club continues to develop him gradually between the first team and the U20s.