Liverpool working on multiple south American signings, expert predicts likely success rate

Liverpool have appointed Flamengo's scouting chief Andrii Fedchenkov as head of scouting and plan to target young South American talent, though former Everton CEO Keith Wyness warns adaptation to the Premier League is a 50-50 proposition.

Liverpool have appointed Andrii Fedchenkov, scouting chief at Flamengo, as their new head of scouting operations, taking effect in January. The move signals a strategic shift towards identifying young talent from South America, with the club aiming to "unearth gems" from the region.

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, believes Liverpool's new approach carries significant risk. He notes that young South American players often struggle to adapt to the lifestyle change that comes with a major move to Europe, describing the success rate as "50-50" despite their talent.

Wyness suggests Fedchenkov's true impact cannot be judged until summer 2028, when he will have had multiple transfer windows to implement his strategy.

The appointment comes as Liverpool prepare for a squad overhaul under manager Andoni Iraola. The club are also planning to replace left-back Kostas Tsimikas, whose contract expires at the end of the season with no extension talks yet underway.