Guimarães offers the kind of complete midfield profile Liverpool could value: aggression without the ball, composure in possession and the ability to influence matches from deeper areas. He has also developed into a leader at Newcastle United, adding authority to a position where experience can be as important as technical quality.
King reportedly described Guimarães as the player who impressed him most among the names being discussed, while suggesting that Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal could all be interested. That assessment reflects the Brazilian’s standing, but it does not amount to confirmation of a Liverpool approach.
Newcastle are unlikely to view their captain as an easy player to replace. The relationship between the clubs is also reportedly strained after recent transfer disputes involving Alexander Isak and Victor Muñoz, which could make negotiations especially sensitive.
Anderson presents a different kind of opportunity. He is younger and has been linked with a major move, but King reportedly believes the midfielder has received excessive exposure and questioned a suggested valuation of £130 million. Other reports have also placed him closer to Manchester City than Liverpool.
Liverpool have been linked with several midfield options, including Felix Nmecha and Ayyoub Bouaddi, suggesting the club may be assessing both established Premier League performers and younger, high-upside players.
Guimarães would offer proven quality, but his availability and price could make the pursuit difficult. As the summer window approaches, Liverpool’s priority will be deciding whether to pay for certainty or take a longer-term gamble on a developing midfielder.