It's happening Julian Ward opens talks to sign South American midfield sensation

Liverpool are in talks to sign an exciting midfielder from South America.

The Americas is a continent Liverpool are yet to 'conquer.' Ever since Brexit regulations have allowed South Americans to attain work-permits a lot easier in the Premier League due to the point-based system being favourable to top CONMEBOL competitions, lots of clubs have taken advantage.

Brighton are probably at the forefront. They recruited the likes of Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister very early on, and sold them on for major profit.

Nottingham Forest have recently done well in that market as well. Chelsea continue to recruit at youth level, too.

Liverpool are late to the scene, but they are getting there. The club's ambition is to expand its scouting network in the coming years.

Julian Ward's change in Liverpool's transfer strategy

With the club's new sporting director, Liverpool are planning to be more radical in their youth recruitment.

Ward oversaw the aggressive nature in which Liverpool have recruited younger players behind the scenes while working under Richard Hughes.

Now as the club's main man in charge those transfer decisions are expected to be even more apparent.

Already Liverpool have brought in players like Lucca Brughmanns, Djylian N'Guessan, Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe.

The club did also sign a South American midfielder in Samuel Martinez who is expected to join the club in the summer. He's been dubbed as the 'next Kaka' and he is extremely highly rated.

But it looks like Liverpool are not finished in the region just yet. They are only just getting started.

Liverpool make move for Erick Bele

Martinez may not be the only South American midfielder heading to Anfield.

That is because Sport Witness are reporting that Julian Ward and the Reds have initiated talks and enquires with Palmeiras over the signing of 19-year-old Brazil U20 international, Erick Bele.

It is believed Palmeiras would be open to selling their young star for around €30m (£25m).

Bele is a talented player who can also play as a forward. He hasn't played too many games at senior level for his club side though. In total he has featured just 260 minutes in Palmeiras' first-team.

Considering he is turning 20-years-old in January, a figure of £25m does seem a little steep for a player with such little experience.

But at the same time, Liverpool's recruitment team are known for being able to spot a gem, so maybe they have confidence Bele can be special.