“It would be crazy if we are not” – Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool are still interested in midfielder
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that it would be crazy if his club is not interested in signing Fulham star Fabio Carvalho in the summer. Klopp, speaking about Carvalho during a press conference, said that the Reds couldn't complete the deal in January before the deadline day.
During the winter transfer window, Liverpool fell just short of signing Carvalho. The deal, which was almost done on deadline day, collapsed, as both clubs couldn't end the paperwork before the deadline. The Reds were willing to pay €10 million to Fulham as a transfer fee for Carvalho.
Speaking about the collapsed deal, Klopp said that the transfer was out of their hands, as they couldn't complete it before the deadline. He also said that the Reds are still interested in signing Carvalho, saying:
"I don't know. We will see. We are obviously still interested; it would be crazy if we are not. It's obviously not in our hands. It was late before the deadline, and it didn't work out. We will see what happens."
Liverpool's interest in Carvalho doesn't come as a surprise, as the 19-year-old has been phenomenal for Fulham this season. He has made 19 appearances for the Cottagers, scoring seven goals, and laying down four assists. As someone who can shoot and create equally well, Carvalho can be moulded into one of the best in the world under Klopp's tutelage.
Liverpool remain confident of completing a pre-contract agreement to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham on a free transfer in the summer. https://t.co/SBIhQXM3jT
Carvalho has only six months left in his contract with Fulham, and could leave the club as a free agent in the summer. Therefore, there could be more interest in the player at the end of the season.
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