Prolific Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa has revealed his desire to play in the Premier League and would be interested in joining Liverpool.

Barbosa, who has scored 43 goals in 56 games for Flamengo on loan from Inter Milan, could line up against the Reds in this month's Club World Cup final if both sides progress past the first stage.

And the 23-year-old spoke of his desire to link up with his countryman Roberto Firmino at Anfield.

Gabriel Barbosa has been in superb form for Flamengo and wants to play in the Premier League

'Firmino is great, I really admire him. He's been successful for many years in Europe,' he said.

'He is a powerful forward and he has been great for Brazil. He is an inspiration that I look up to.

'It would be a pleasure to play with him. Maybe we could team up for Brazil in the future and Liverpool is a team that everyone wants to play for.'

'Gabigol' scored twice in the Copa Libertadores final to help his side past River Plate, earning Flamengo a place at the Club World Cup.

He struggled to make the grade in Serie A and his move could be made permanent in January for £20million.

Barbosa scored twice to help his side to victory over River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final

But the forward would love to test himself in England: 'I like the Premier League very much. It combines technique, strength and speed. I always follow the games from Brazil,' he added.

'It really is a place I would like to play. It's one of the best leagues in the world.

'Every player dreams of being a champion and winning the Premier League must be indescribable.'

Inter signed Barbosa for £26m back in 2016 to much fanfare but he could not adapt his game to Italian football.

The move to Flamengo has given him a new lease of life and he'll no doubt be a man for Jurgen Klopp to keep his eye on.