Liverpool and Mateus Fernandes - 90th percentile defending, a smart £30m opportunity

When I look at Mateus Fernandes, I see a player who makes a lot of sense in the context of how Liverpool operate in the transfer market. This is exactly the kind of situation the club tends to target, a young player, Premier League experience, and potentially available at a reduced price if his club goes down.

There is a lot to like here. The data backs that up, the eye test backs that up, and importantly, the profile aligns with what Liverpool have been missing in midfield. He is not perfect, and there are areas that are less developed, but as a complete picture, I can see why Liverpool would be interested.