LIVERPOOL are reportedly battling with Real Madrid to sign Santos wonderkid Angelo Gabriel.
The Premier League champions are said to have been following the progress of the teenage winger.
Angelo Gabriel has been lined up as a potential signing for LiverpoolCredit: AFP
According to Sport Witness, Liverpool and Real Madrid are lining up a move for the highly-rated 16-year-old.
Angelo was only 15 when he made his debut for Santos in October and has been touted for a huge future.
The attacker made his first appearance in the Copa Libertadores as Santos faced Venezuelan side Deportivo Lara on Tuesday.
Pacy winger Angelo signed his first professional contract at the end of last year.
The deal runs until 2023 at the Brazilian club but there is reportedly a £51.5million release clause.
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Liverpool were also keen to sign Rodrygo from Santos before he joined Real Madrid.
The Reds were in the market for the Brazilian attacker but he opted instead to move to Spain.
And Liverpool have already started planning for a potential move for teenager Angelo with plenty of competition likely for the talent.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
