Liverpool are closing in on signing an exciting teenage star after he narrowed down his options.

Richard Hughes is continuing to make moves even while the transfer window is closed. This time last year was when he made initial contact with the representatives of Milos Kerkez to gauge whether the Hungarian would be interested in a move to Anfield.

Months before making a move for Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz Hughes was also talking to their representatives and establishing contact.

Right now, he’ll likely be making the same rounds. Who the players are on his agenda remains to be seen.

Undoubtedly, just like with all the aforementioned players, he will want to keep things under wraps for as long as possible.

The Reds like to move furtively and behind the shadows. That’s why they have been able to operate so successfully over the years.

One area that they haven’t quite managed to figure out how to navigate though is the South American market. For many years now, Liverpool have had a strong scouting presence in the region.

The club’s scouts have been monitoring players like Rodrygo from a very young age and even came to signing the Brazilian for example.

Other players who Liverpool have kept on their radar includes Julian Alvarez, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez. Some of these players were ultimately signed.

But none of them directly from South America.

It’s that trend that Liverpool are now actively looking to break and they might just be closing in on their desired target.

According to TBR Football Liverpool are among a host of clubs very seriously interested in the services of Ian Subiabre.

And the site claims that the Liverpool target has made his decision. The report claims that he has decided to sign for a club in the Premier League.

It does not reveal who the club is, merely that he has communicated that he wants a move to England, which definitely increases Liverpool’s chances of signing him.

The 18-year-old attacker is a very interesting profile. He can play across the front three and he’s very exciting to watch on the ball. Subiabre has quick feet and he can beat any opponent when he’s in full flow.

Despite his young age he already has 19 senior appearances for River Plate, which would make it a lot easier for him attain a work-permit in the United Kingdom.

Obviously, Liverpool would be a massive step-up for the youngster (if he decides to join the Reds). However, he won’t be required to come in and immediately hit the ground running.

He’d be given a chance to acclimatise first. Maybe even play a few U21 games before getting his opportunities in the first-team where Slot could probably add another option to his attacking depth.

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