Luan has spoken out over claims he could sign for Liverpool this January

Gremio striker Luan has breaks his silence over Liverpool link amid claims he could complete £15.75m move to Anfield

Unconfirmed reports emerged this week that the Reds were considering activating the £15.75million release clause in the young Brazilian's contract.

Luan, who has netted 18 times in 51 appearances for the Brazilian club, would provide Liverpool with some extra firepower going into the latter half of the season.

But the player confirmed that, as things stand, Liverpool have not made as approach for his services.

"If I knew, I wouldn't hide. I always said that I would leave it to Gremio and to my agent, and if they had something concrete, they should talk to me," said Luan.

"No one has come to me, so there is nothing.

"It has to be good for me, it has to be good for Gremio. I will not rush to want to leave soon, just like in the middle of last year.

"For the moment that we were through, I decided to stay. It was my decision alone.

"Now it's the start of the season and I want to regain my form and rhythm to play.

"What I know is that I want to play the next game as soon as possible here at Gremio."

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