Story byJournalist: Liverpool eyeing move to sign Brazilian wonderkidAnfield IndexThu, December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM UTC·4 min readLiverpool Maintain Interest in Brazilian Teenager Gabriel Mec Despite Market ChallengesLiverpool’s recruitment strategy continues to evolve under the stewardship of Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes, with South America once again part of the club’s long-term thinking. One name firmly on the radar is Gabriel Mec, the highly rated Grêmio teenager viewed internally as a developmental investment rather than an immediate solution for Arne Slot’s first team. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe club’s pursuit of elite young talent has often leaned towards Europe, but there is a growing acknowledgement that Liverpool must be more proactive in markets where rivals have gained a competitive edge. Mec represents that shift in approach: a player identified early, tracked closely, and assessed patiently rather than rushed into a decision driven by short-term need. Recruitment Context and Liverpool’s South American StrategyLiverpool’s relationship with the South American market has historically been cautious.