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Liverpool Track Matheus Mane as Wolves Stand Firm on £50m Valuation
18 year old Wolves forward Matheus Mane has emerged as one of the most talked about young players in England. Liverpool are understood to be leading the race for his signature, yet Wolves’ £50m asking price has introduced a pause for thought. Manchester United are also monitoring developments, but the focus remains on whether Liverpool believe the numbers add up, according to a report from Football Insider.
Mane Emerges as Priority Target for Liverpool
Liverpool’s interest in Matheus Mane is not casual scouting. The club have tracked him closely, impressed by the speed of his development and his composure at senior level. Despite his age, he has already shown flashes of maturity that fit Liverpool’s evolving attacking profile.
Wolves are aware of that admiration. They also know that interest from Liverpool tends to validate a player’s ceiling. Yet while clubs have been wowed by Mane’s progress, there remains reluctance to meet the £50m valuation.
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From Liverpool’s perspective, recruitment is rarely emotional. Slot’s side have been built on data, tactical fit and personality as much as raw talent. Mane ticks several boxes, direct running, technical control and a willingness to work without the ball. Still, £50m for a teenager requires conviction at boardroom level.
Wolves’ Valuation Poses Summer Dilemma
Wolves may yet find themselves in a difficult position. Should they struggle domestically, financial realities could influence negotiations. Mane is already considered too advanced for Championship football, and keeping him outside the Premier League would stall momentum.
Reports suggest Liverpool and Manchester United are unwilling to match current demands. That does not end the conversation. It simply resets it.
Liverpool have shown before that they will wait for the right structure rather than overpay. Add ons, performance clauses or staggered payments could yet bring Wolves closer to a compromise. For now, the headline figure remains the sticking point.
“Special” Talent Backed by Former Wolves Boss
Praise for Matheus Mane has not been limited to scouts and analysts. Former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira made his feelings clear before the teenager had fully broken through.
“Mane, I’m sure that he will be a surprise in England, in this league, because he’s a player with talent,” Pereira said.
“For sure, next season he’ll be in the first-team squad with us. He’s not only a talent, he’s a worker and for me, in that moment of the game, it was not just to give him the minutes. It was because I thought he could do something. He’s special.”
Such endorsement carries weight. Liverpool value mentality as highly as ability, and those inside Anfield will have taken note of that description.
With two goals and one assist in 17 Premier League appearances this season, Mane’s numbers only hint at his potential. For Liverpool, this is about trajectory rather than immediate output.
The coming months will determine whether Wolves soften their stance or whether Liverpool recalibrate their pursuit. What feels certain is that Matheus Mane remains firmly on Liverpool’s radar, a calculated gamble perhaps, but one aligned with the club’s broader vision.