Liverpool will reportedly look to sign 16-year-old Brazilian goalkeeping sensation Gabriel Menegon from Gremio, with Nottingham Forest also interested in him.

According to a report by ESPN Brazil, Gabriel Menegon is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds have intensified their search for the world’s brightest young prospects, and they have set their sights on the Gremio goalkeeping sensation. The Brazilian wonderkid is also a target for Nottingham Forest, with other European clubs also pursuing his signature.

However, while several clubs, including Liverpool, are keen on signing the South American shot-stopper from Gremio, they are yet to receive any offers for him. Meanwhile, the Premier League champions have submitted an enquiry for Menegon, and they “have been seeking information about the young man” in recent weeks.

Who is Gabriel Megenon?

Gabriel Megenon is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. The 16-year-old has spent his formative years in his homeland, and he has set age-group football alight in Brazil with his exploits for Gremio’s youth sides in the last few years.

The Brazilian goalkeeping sensation stands at an imposing 1.96m tall, and he has been a starter for his country’s under-17 side. While Megenon is “expected to join the senior side soon”, Gremio may not enjoy his services for much longer. The youngster’s progress has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, with Liverpool among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.

Will the youngster move to England?

Liverpool’s interest in Gabriel Megenon is surprising yet understandable. The Reds have ramped up their scouting missions for the world’s brightest young prospects, and recent reports have linked the Merseyside club with many South American prodigies, including Deinner Ordonez.

The Premier League champions are also reportedly one of several clubs pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi’s signature. Meanwhile, Megenon has also emerged as a target, even though Giorgi Mamaradashvili is Alisson Becker’s long-term successor as Liverpool’s next first-choice goalkeeper.

The Reds have submitted an enquiry, and they “have been seeking information about the young man” in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Liverpool will face stiff competition from Nottingham Forest for the 16-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper’s signature, with the high-flying Premier League club also submitting an enquiry.