Liverpool target Mallorca’s Trejo

From Marca

Liverpool are targeting Óscar Trejo as a possible reinforcement for next season. Although their interest is not formal yet, the English club will make a firm proposal in the next few weeks to Mallorca for the Argentinean forward’s services for the 2008/2009 campaign.

Rafa Benitez has made an effort since his arrival at Anfield to recruit young talent who are able to bring quality into the team and who show promise for the future. Thus, footballers like Barragan, Francis or Arbeloa have decided in the past to migrate from la Liga to Liverpool, where they have been offered the recognition, both professional and economic that the big Spanish clubs had denied them.

Now, the next one in line to leave for the British Isles could be Óscar Trejo, who could benefit from the English club’s transfer policy. Thus, the Argentinean attacking midfielder would see an improvement over his current contract while having the opportunity to take a step forward on a professional level.

Loan with an option to buy

Liverpool’s idea is not to negotiate the immediate transfer with Mallorca, at least not in the meantime. Their intention would be to request the loan of the player this summer and to include a buy clause, which would vary depending on the installments. Thus, they would be able to acquire 50 percent of the player’s transfer in December or make a bid for the full transfer in June of 2009.

Trejo arrived in Mallorca a year ago with the expectation of playing in the Spanish Liga but at present time his chances have been scarce despite showing goods amount of quality on the pitch. The presence of the likes of Güiza, Arango and Webó, have shut the first team doors to this 19 year old.

Contracted until 2011

During recent matches at Valladolid or at home against Betis he has entered the match in the final minutes, and last week he didn’t get a chance to play in Getafe despite the unfavorable 3-1 score. The Argentinean is signed ‘til June 30, 2011 and he is not willing to remain in the current situation since it contradicts the assurances he was given before accepting Mallorca’s offer.

In the year he’s been at the isle he has only started two matches, despite scoring a goal on his debut against Getafe. Trejo is not willing to continue in this situation because he feels his progression as a footballer is being stalled.

As a matter of fact, the current situation could have a negative effect for him ahead of the Olympic Games, which were one of the player’s priorities for this season. The Argentinean forward knows that unless he gets playing time, it will be very difficult for him to make the squad in Beijin, making it even more unlikely for him to stay at Mallorca past this season.