Liverpool in advanced talks to sign Portuguese midfielder - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Rafael Camacho joined Manchester City in the summer of 2014 from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.
The 15-year-old is a highly rated midfielder in Portugal, and is often regarded as “one of the best talents” to have emerged from the country in his age group.
Camacho has scored three goals in five appearances for his country’s under-16s, but it seems City scouts are not too impressed with his development, as they’ve made him clear that he is unlikely to win a professional deal at the Etihad.
According to reports from ESPN, Liverpool are closing in on the midfielder, and talks are underway to bring him to Anfield.
His situation has sparked a transfer interest, with Liverpool who have held a long-term interest in the teenager, moving in quickly to secure his signature.
At this moment, talks are at an advanced stage between both parties, and as it stands Camacho is likely heading towards Liverpool in the coming days.
Camacho will be reunited with his former Manchester City academy team-mate Diego Lattie at Merseyside, should his transfer go through.
Last month, Liverpool had agreed a deal for the 16-year-old defender who was released from his contract at City. Lattie joined City at the age of nine, and progressed through the club’s youth ranks.
City informed him that he won’t be given a senior contract and sensing an opportunity Liverpool quickly moved in to secure his signature. The England U-17 international has joined Liverpool on a three-year-contract.
Young academy talents like Ojo, Ward, Smith and Chirivella have all played for the senior Liverpool side this season under Jurgen Klopp. Jordon Ibe and Jon Flanagan, both have graduated from the club’s youth academy and are now established members of the Liverpool senior squad.
Both Camacho and Lattie will be drafted in the Reds’ under-16s squad and are likely to make the step up to Neil Critchley’s under-18s squad during the pre-season.
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