http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/47...ol_interested_in_gremio_s_matheus_biteco.html
D.O.B.: 28/6/1995
D.O.B.: 28/6/1995
Sambafoot can exclusively reveal that Liverpool scouts are at the Toulon U20 tournament to run the rule over Grêmio midfielder Matheus Biteco.
The 17-year-old is currently with the Brazil U20 squad in France, where the Seleção have impressed by winning their first three games in the group stage.
According to Sambafoot's sources, Liverpool have sent scouts to the tournament and defensive midfielder Matheus is one player being looked at as a possible signing.
Liverpool have a history with Matheus' parent club, Grêmio, having signed Lucas Leiva in 2007 and former Reds left-back Fabio Aurelio currently plies his trade at the Porto Alegre club.
Porto Alegre native Matheus has featured in Grêmio's Campeonato Gaucho campaign, making six appearances in midfield, three of them in the starting lineup.
The summer would be an ideal time for a swoop as Matheus turns 18 in June, paving the way for a move abroad as Brazil laws prevent the departure of footballers aged 17 and under from leaving the country.
Matheus will return to Brazil with the U20s once the Toulon tournament is over, with the final scheduled for June 8.
Liverpool are thought to be looking to bolster their defensive options this summer and with Lucas Leiva their only recognised defensive midfielder, Matheus could be a long-term solution.