Report: Liverpool and Spurs wanted to sign Juventus bound Kaio Jorge

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Brazilian youngster Kaio Jorge completed a move to Juventus this week, but not before both Liverpool and Spurs expressed a keen interest in him.

Jorge, who is seen as one of the most exciting prospects to come out of South America in recent years, completed a move to Juve this week.

Liverpool and Spurs wanted Jorge

While most top clubs keep tabs on the best to come out of South America, Jorge’s agent has specifically confirmed both Tottenham and Liverpool were keen on the youngster.

Speaking after his move to Juventus, his agent Andrea Bagnoli confirmed the news.

“I know that he was followed with interest by Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Tottenham, but all the top clubs were informed,” Bagnoli said. (quotes via Goal)

Jorge is certainly set to be someone who could light up Serie A with the Turin side, and has already drawn impressive comparisons.

“A little Lautaro, a little Firmino; he is a player with their characteristics, but by finding him the right position and giving him experience he can also turn into a Neymar,” Bagnoli added.

Slipped the net

Unfortunately in football, you can’t always sign everyone you might have an eye on and that seems to be what’s happened with Jorge and the Premier League clubs.

He’s clearly been watched for some time. But it appears that Juventus simply acted quickest to get the deal over the line.

Liverpool and Spurs will, of course, move on. However, they’ll be keeping close eyes on Jorge’s progress over the coming seasons.