Hughes believed Liverpool could land Nuno Mendes

Liverpool's ex-sporting director reportedly thought a deal for PSG's Portugal left-back was within reach before he signed a new deal.

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What happened. Liverpool's former sporting director Richard Hughes reportedly felt the club had a realistic chance of signing Nuno Mendes. The Portugal left-back was viewed as a feasible option until he signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain in 2025.

• Mendes was seen as a viable left-back target for Liverpool.
• He committed to a new PSG deal in 2025, ending the pursuit.
• The claim comes from a gossip-tier report, not an official source.

Mendes is now tied to PSG, so Liverpool must look elsewhere for left-back reinforcement.

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