Expected window: summer 2027
Wesley to Liverpool FC
Last update: 21 days ago
Evidence score
Liverpool is looking to sign a right-back, with Roma defender Wesley Franca among their targets. Several outlets report that the Brazilian is on Liverpool's shortlist as the club seeks to strengthen the position.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record14/25
55% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 21 days ago
What we know
Liverpool is looking to sign a right-back, with Roma defender Wesley Franca among their targets. Several outlets report that the Brazilian is on Liverpool's shortlist as the club seeks to strengthen the position.
His contract at AS Roma runs to June 2030, meaning he remains under a long-term deal at his current club. The interest emerged on 10 October, when TEAMtalk reported that Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, were tracking Roma youngsters. CaughtOffside and Sports Mole echoed this on 10 and 11 October, with Sports Mole noting that Liverpool and Tottenham have continued to monitor Wesley. TuttoMercatoWeb then reported on 13 October that Wesley is on Liverpool's shortlist, a claim picked up by BBC Sport the next day. The sources describe only monitoring and shortlisting, with no formal offer or bid reported.
TuttoMercatoWeb states that the Brazilian is being closely observed as Liverpool looks for a right-back.
Key findings
- First report: 10 Oct 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 2 independent sources behind it (TEAMtalk, TuttoMercatoWeb); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: TEAMtalk.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 21 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuttoMercatoWeb 13/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool has Wesley from Roma on their shortlist as they look for a right-back, with the Brazilian being closely observed. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 10/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs tracking Roma teenager Emmanuel Lulli Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| BBC Sport 14/10/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Liverpool want to sign a right-back, with Roma defender Wesley Franca among their targets Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb |
| Sports Mole 11/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool and Tottenham have also continued to monitor Wesley, with Premier League interest in the Brazilian described as nothing new. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 10/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool is among Premier League clubs monitoring Roma defender Wesley for future transfers. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
Timeline
- 14 Oct 2026 · BBC SportLiverpool want to sign a right-back, with Roma defender Wesley Franca among their targets
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · TuttoMercatoWebLiverpool has Wesley from Roma on their shortlist as they look for a right-back, with the Brazilian being closely observed.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 11 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleLiverpool and Tottenham have also continued to monitor Wesley, with Premier League interest in the Brazilian described as nothing new.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 10 Oct 2026 · TEAMtalkArsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs tracking Roma teenager Emmanuel Lulli
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 10 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideLiverpool is among Premier League clubs monitoring Roma defender Wesley for future transfers.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
Does Liverpool need him?
Right-Back: the full-backs Liverpool already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (5, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Kerkez | Left-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Right-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Conor Bradley | Right-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Konstantinos Tsimikas | Left-Back | 29 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Luke Chambers | Left-Back | 22 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Konstantinos Tsimikas (Left-Back)2026/27 · back from loan at AS Roma
- Luke Chambers (Left-Back)2026/27 · from Liverpool FC U21 · fee undisclosed
- Calvin Ramsay (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at St. Mirren FC
- Jeremie Frimpong (Right-Back)2025/26 · from Bayer 04 Leverkusen · €40.00m
- Milos Kerkez (Left-Back)2025/26 · from AFC Bournemouth · €46.90m
- Calvin Ramsay (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Liverpool FC U21 · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 10 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 14 Oct 2026 (21 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 300 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Wesley Vinícius França Lima
- Age
- 23
- Agent
- MCL Agency