Liverpool ‘are confident’ they have won the race for Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho in summer after their move for the 19-year-old fell through on deadline day in January
Liverpool tried to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham in the January windowA fee of £8million had been agreed between the two clubs for the youngsterBut the Reds failed to get the deal over the line on deadline day in JanuaryJurgen Klopp’s side are now ‘confident’ of securing his signature in summer
Liverpool are confident they have won the race to sign Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho, according to reports.
The Reds tried to sign the 19-year-old during the January transfer window and had agreed a deal with the Championship side, with Neco Williams moving in the opposite direction on a temporary basis until the end of the season.
However, while Williams did get his move to Fulham, Carvalho’s transfer to Liverpool ended up falling through at the last minute.
Liverpool (left: boss Jurgen Klopp) are confident of signing Fabio Carvalho (right) in summer
A fee of £8million had been agreed between the two clubs, but the necessary paperwork was not completed in time, meaning that the youngster remained at Craven Cottage until the end of the season.
That fee still stands and Jurgen Klopp’s side expect to secure his signature in summer, according to Goal.
The creative midfielder is out of contract at Fulham in June, but Liverpool would have to pay the west London club a compensation fee if they do decide to pursue Carvalho.
A fee of £8million had been agreed between Fulham and Liverpool for the youngster
This is due to Premier League rules regarding signing players under the age of 24 once their contracts have expired.
Carvalho has established himself in Fulham’s starting XI this season, and has…