Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to sign exciting young Fulham midfielder Fabio Carvalho in the summer transfer window.
The Lowdown: Carvalho linked with January move to Liverpool
The Reds brought in Luis Diaz in January, a transfer which has already proven to be a masterstroke, but they were also strongly linked with a mid-season move for Carvalho.
In the end, the 19-year-old stayed put at Fulham, and he has thrived for the Championship leaders this season, scoring seven goals and adding six assists for good measure.
Liverpool's interest in the teenager was expected to be revived in the summer, and that looks highly likely to be the case.
The Latest: Transfer reportedly agreed
According to Football Insider, a recruitment source has informed them that Liverpool have an 'agreement in principle' with Carvalho over a summer switch to Anfield.
The Reds will sign the youngster on a free transfer when his current Fulham deal expires at the end of June.
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The Verdict: One for the future
It is vital that Liverpool continue to build towards the future, and Carvalho is an exceptional talent who could be a great signing, having last year been hailed as 'fantastic' by Fulham manager Marco Silva.
The forward's seemingly imminent move to Anfield would have echoes of the Reds' 2019 signing of Harvey Elliott, who also swapped Fulham for Liverpool as a teenage starlet; and the pair could prove to be two of the Reds' creative forces for many years to come, dovetailing to devastating effect.
Carvalho would likely come in as a squad player for starters given his tender age, but he could mature into a key figure at Anfield as some current Liverpool stars pass their peak and wane, wreaking havoc in a number eight role.
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