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Report: Liverpool and Watford want to sign Brazilian defender Emerson

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Atletico Mineiro star Emerson is reportedly on the radar of Premier League trio Liverpool, Watford and Arsenal.

Emerson #14 of Atletico MG and Victor Luis #26 of Palmeiras battle for the ball during a match between Atletico MG and Palmeiras as part of Brasileirao Series A 2018 at Independencia...

It seems there is quite a substantial queue forming to sign the Atletico Mineiro right-back Emerson.

According to Mundo Deportivo, clubs from all over Europe are interested in the 20-year-old, including Premier League duo Liverpool and Watford.

A Sao Paulo-born defender who only made his senior debut eight months ago, Emerson is one of the top young talents in his homeland and has won five caps for the Brazilian national team.

With Liverpool’s lack of depth at right-back exposed by a recent knee injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold, it is little surprise that Jurgen Klopp has expressed an interest in Emerson.

Watford, meanwhile, enjoyed great success the last time they signed a little-known talent from Brazilian football, managing to earn £50 million from Richarlison after just one season at Vicarage Road.

Richarlison of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford and West Ham United at Vicarage Road on November 19, 2017 in Watford, England.

MD claim that La Liga champions Barcelona are also interested in Emerson, as are the likes of Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, FC Porto, Valencia, Juventus and Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk.

Emerson, who wears the number two shirt, has made 25 appearances for Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A, although he has just one assist so far.

Emerson #14 of Atletico MG a match between Atletico MG and Palmeiras as part of Brasileirao Series A 2018 at Independencia stadium on November 11, 2018 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.