Media watchLiverpool ‘extremely serious’ in bid to beat Real Madrid to Joao Gomes signing

The Reds have been heavily linked with the Brazilian midfielder since the close of the summer window, but now face stiff competition from Spanish and European champions Real Madrid.

Los Blancos have reportedly explored the prospect of a January deal and see Gomes as a natural successor to Casemiro – who they sold to Manchester United for an initial £60million.

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