Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Manchester City v Fulham - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 5, 2022 Manchester City's Fernandinho in action with Fulham's Fabio Carvalho Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Speaking to in an Anfield Watch Q&A, journalist David Lynch has made a very promising transfer claim involving Liverpool target and Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho.
The Lowdown: Liverpool reach agreement…
In the January transfer window, Liverpool were painfully close to sealing a deal for Carvalho but couldn’t complete the necessary paperwork in time to make the move official.
Indeed, the Reds shook hands on £8 million to sign the scintillating teenager in winter but Anfield officials couldn’t finalise his documentation before the 11pm cut off.
Jurgen Klopp, however, hasn’t given up on signing Carvalho and is a big admirer – having previously stated to the press that Liverpool would be ‘crazy’ not to maintain their interest.
The Latest: Lynch makes Carvalho claim…
Speaking to AW, journalist Lynch backs that Liverpool are fully expected to complete the move this summer, saying that personal terms shouldn’t be an issue.
When asked for an update on the Carvalho situation, he said:
“Liverpool already reached an agreement to sign Carvalho in January, they just weren’t able to finalise things due to time restrictions. Both clubs were happy, however, to shake hands on the same agreed figure and simply push back to the summer in order to avoid going through a tribunal. With personal terms unlikely to be an issue (let’s be honest, those tend to get agreed in advance anyway) I expect Carvalho to become a Liverpool player at the end of this season.”
The Verdict: Promising update…
Judging by this update, it appears Carvalho is far more likely than not to be a Reds player this summer in a big boost for Klopp.
The 19-year-old has shown real signs of promise in the Championship for Fulham at such a young age, scoring seven goals and assisting six others over 27 appearances.
He’s also been called the ‘perfect fit’ and ‘perfect style of player’ for Klopp by ex-Leeds striker Noel Whelan, while members of the English press have lavished Carvalho with even more praise.
South London Press sports editor Richard Cawley branded the Portugal Under-21 international ‘absolutely unplayable‘ earlier this season and news of his likely move to Liverpool could very well excite supporters.
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