Liverpool are interested in a swoop for Barcelona wonderkid Pedri, as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of next season [Mundo Deportivo via Daily Star].

In need of midfield reinforcements as Dutch midfielder Gini Wijnaldum gets set to depart for Paris St Germain [BBC], the Reds are reportedly keen on acquiring the 18-year-old as a long-term replacement for the former Newcastle United man.

The Spaniard is rumoured to have a release clause of around £70 million built into his contract [FanNation], sparking rumours that Liverpool could make him the most expensive acquisition in the clubs history after the arrival of Virgil Van Dijk in 2018 [Transfermarkt].

Enjoying a strong first season in La Liga, Pedri made 52 appearances for La Blaugrana in 2020/21 pitching in with 10 goal contributions; four goals and six assists [Transfermarkt].

Upon hearing the news, loads of Liverpool diehards took to Twitter to revel in these latest developments.

Liverpool fans react:

Replying to LFC Transfer Room, here is how some Reds fans summarized their feelings surrounding this latest update:

“Omg please”

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“Would be a great deal”

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“Insane if true”

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“Best youngster in world football. . Get it done”

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“Ayoo get him”
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“My dream midfield signing but his release clause is nuts, not a chance”

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“give him the 8”

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In other news, Liverpool fans react to some Gini Wijnaldum comments.