Liverpool could still sign Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho in January after they bring in Luis Diaz, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.
The Lowdown: Carvalho linked with move
The Reds have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old in recent days, seemingly seeing him as someone who could come in and provide added squad depth and be a part of an eventual rebuild once the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are past their peaks.
Carvalho is enjoying an excellent season for a free-scoring Fulham side riding high at the top of the Championship, scoring seven goals and registering three assists.
While Liverpool are reportedly set to be complete the signing of Diaz from Porto imminently, it doesn't look as though their interest in the English youngster has gone away.
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The Latest: Key update emerges
According to Bailey in a Twitter post on Friday, a move for Carvalho could still happen before Monday's transfer deadline, depending on Fulham's stance:
"They would also take Fabio Carvalho this month if Fulham agreed to deal."
Bailey has proved to have his finger on the pulse in recent days, calling a halt to proceedings when the media jumped the gun over Newcastle's move for Bruno Guimarães - Lyon released a statement backing the journalist's claims shortly after his tweet.
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The Verdict: Perfect squad addition
Much like Harvey Elliott, who also arrived from Fulham back in 2019, Carvalho is a hugely exciting English teenager who could enjoy a similarly meteoric rise.
The attacking midfielder has been hailed as 'fantastic' by current manager Marco Silva and his average of 1.6 key passes and 1.2 dribbles per game in the Championship highlight his ability to break the lines and create chances.
No Liverpool midfielder has averaged more key passes in the Premier League this season, with Elliott and Jordan Henderson (both 1.3) leading the way, showing what the youngster could add to the team if he follows Diaz to Merseyside this month.
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