Liverpool have reportedly already held talks with the representatives of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

Yes, that’s right — not interest, not scouting — actual transfer talks, according to a report in Caught Offside.

For a player who is contracted to West Ham United and only arrived recently, I would certainly hope the player’s agents are not talking to other clubs.

According to the claims, Liverpool have already spoken to Gestifute — the agency representing Fernandes. The story has yet to be confirmed and Claret & Hugh will check with our sources, but it comes off the back of several players being linked with a move to Anfield.

Fernandes is believed to be a serious transfer target for Liverpool

The Mendes connection isn’t nothing

Gestifute, for those who don’t know, means Jorge Mendes — and that always adds a layer.

There are already links there with Nuno Espírito Santo and Pablo Felipe, so it’s not like this is a completely cold line of communication.

That doesn’t mean anything is advanced, but Mendes...