Liverpool fans have jokingly pinpointed a familiar-looking face as the club’s next signing.
Brazilian forward Matheus Saldanha has got fans in a spin and not necessarily for his footballing ability.
The 25-year-old plays for Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros but it is his striking looks rather than his net-busting traits that has already made him a fan favourite.
Saldanha is widely viewed as former striker Roberto Fimino’s doppelganger and after coming across the player, Reds fans are feeling an air of nostalgia.
One social media account posted a picture of the star alongside the caption: “Don’t care who he is or what he does. Send scouts.”
Another fan wrote: “A Firmino clone.”
A third fan added: “His name is Fobby Birmino.”
A final fan wrote: “I see Bobby, bring him now!”
Liverpool fans will not have long to get their first taste of Saldanha as he lines up for Ferencvaros against Tottenham in the Europa League on Thursday, live on talkSPORT 2.
The forward has played just four times for Ferencvaros after completing a summer switch from Partizan Belgrade but has already netted a staggering six goals in just four games for his new side.
Spurs fans will hope boss Ange Postecoglou has done his homework on the little-known forward who has made quite the impact in his new surroundings.
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Saldanha’s route into European football took an unconventional route having started out at Brazilian club Bahia.
A switch to Japanese second-tier side followed in 2021 before stints in China and Azerbaijan led him to Partizan where he netted an impressive 21 times 40 games for the Serbian giants.
The Brazilian, who is uncapped for his country at any level, will be relishing his chance to face off against Premier League opposition and put himself in the shop window.
All that remains is for Reds fans to convince club chiefs of the striker’s worth if they are to have the second coming of one third of the club’s 2019 Champions League-winning attack.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have European business of their own to attend to this week as Serie A side Bologna visit Anfield on Wednesday, live on talkSPORT 2.
The Italians were held to a goalless draw by Shakhtar Donetsk on matchday one and head to Merseyside dreaming of an upset.
The Reds are targeting another Italian scalp after seeing off AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro two weeks ago.
