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Liverpool are interested in signing Wolves' promising young full back Ruben Vinagre, according to a recent report from Portuguese media outlet O Jogo.

The report arrives at a time when it seems clear that Liverpool will need to recruit a new left-back this summer to serve as Andrew Robertson's understudy.

However, Football FanCast writers have been debating whether the Reds actually need to dive into the transfer market to sign a new player.

Indeed, Adam Lewis has emerged as a potential future first-team player this season with a sting of impressive performances for the U21 side, and his presence has added an intriguing dynamic to the debate over whether Klopp should move for Vinagre this summer.

Take a look at what FFC writers have had to say about the reported interest in the Portuguese full-back.

James Beavis

"For me Klopp has to place his faith in Adam Lewis, otherwise what's the point in Liverpool's academy? Signing the 20-year-old Vinagre would only act as a message to the youngster that his manager and the club don't trust in him, which will will only dent his confidence. Yes, the Reds want to be one of the best clubs in Europe, but you don't always have to invest in foreign players to achieve that. They need to think about the future as well as the present, so let Lewis learn from Andy Robertson as he is the future of this great club."

Matt Dawson

"The way Klopp has managed to bring through the likes of Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold suggests that he may be able to do the same with Adam Lewis over the next few years. However, Vinagre would be a superb signing and is the kind of player who would thrive in a system that grants license to its full-backs. The 20-year-old hasn't had much game time at Wolves but I've been impressed with him in the small glimpses I've seen and Liverpool should definitely look to sign him."

Jack Saville

"Vinagre hasn't done enough to merit a move to Liverpool this summer, and the manner in which Alexander-Arnold and Gomez have stepped into the senior squad suggests Lewis deserves a shot next season. With seven assists so far this season it's clear that the 19-year-old possesses the marauding instincts which are necessary for any budding Liverpool full-back. It's a no-brainer this one."

Harry Elnaugh

"Adam Lewis certainly deserves a chance. It would be a surprise for Klopp to deal such a deadly blow to the youngster's Liverpool career by bringing Vinagre to Anfield given the multitude of players who have thrived after making the step up from the academy, so stick with Lewis for now and get him in the first team for cup games once Alberto Moreno leaves in the summer."