Liverpool are monitoring FC Midtjylland striker Franculino amid growing speculation the Danish club could face a battle to keep their in-form forward.
The 21-year-old centre-forward, who represents Guinea-Bissau and also holds Portuguese nationality, has been linked with a move to Anfield, with Midtjylland braced for interest from the Premier League. The reported probability of a transfer has not yet been defined, with the move currently listed as “?” and firmly in the rumour category rather than an active negotiation.
Franculino’s market value has risen sharply in the last three years and is now listed at €22.00m, prompting suggestions Midtjylland could demand a sizeable fee if Liverpool firm up their interest. His current deal has no publicly stated expiry date, so it remains unclear whether he could eventually move as a free agent if no agreement is reached.
Born in Bissau on 28 June 2004, the left-footed attacker has built his career in Europe through Benfica’s youth system, progressing from the U17s to the U19s and then the U23 side in Portugal before joining Midtjylland in 2023. His development in the Portuguese youth leagues and subsequent move to Denmark’s Superliga has seen a steady increase in his valuation, climbing from €150,000 at Benfica U19 level to his current €22.00m with Midtjylland.
Capable of leading the line as a central striker, Franculino wears the No 7 shirt for the Danish side and has become one of their standout attacking assets. While no fee, contract terms or timeline have been agreed, Liverpool’s interest underlines his growing reputation across Europe’s top leagues.
If the move were to materialise, a switch from the Superliga to the Premier League could prove a pivotal moment, offering Franculino a major platform to enhance both his career trajectory and his standing on the international stage.
