Liverpool now confident they will beat Chelsea to ‘elite’ £34m midfielder

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Liverpool are reportedly confident they can beat the likes of Chelsea to Gabri Veiga’s signature, with the Celta Vigo star in talks with the Reds.

According to the Daily Mail, the Merseyside giants are optimistic that they can emerge as winners in the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder this summer, with Veiga expected to make the move to the Premier League after a breakout year in La Liga.

With a release clause of £34m, signing Veiga has come to represent good value in the market for a number of clubs, and Liverpool are no exception. Moreover, the Reds now believe that they can land the midfielder despite interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United.

Lauded as an ‘elite’ talent by Total Football Analysis, Veiga is on the path to becoming one of the most exciting players in all of Europe after a breathtaking league season with Celta Vigo. And Anfield is looking likely to be the midfielder’s next destination this summer.

Indeed, Liverpool’s need for midfielders is well-known this window. And with the Reds now confident that they can sign Veiga, there should now be an expectation from fans for the Premier League giants to get the deal done before the start of pre-season next month.

The sooner Liverpool sign Veiga the better

Liverpool’s transfer progress has slowed down since the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister, yet with developments now in the making over Veiga, the Reds will do themselves a favour if they manage to sign the Spanish youth international sooner rather than later.

As we know, Veiga is wanted by top Premier League clubs and is a sitting duck in the market with his £34m release clause. And for Liverpool, they simply have to move fast to secure the midfielder’s signature before a rival side in Chelsea or Newcastle snatches up the 21-year-old for themselves.