The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool are the ‘most serious’ side about signing Fulham star Joao Palhinha – a player who’s made the most tackles in the Premier League this season.
Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to re-shape his midfield over the summer after a difficult campaign so far.
The Reds suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, just six days after thrashing Manchester United 7-0.
Liverpool have struggled to find consistency in the Premier League this season and it seems as if Klopp has a huge rebuilding task ahead of him.
Of course, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner all look likely to leave the club on a free this summer.
Jude Bellingham and Matheus Nunes have been heavily linked with a switch to Anfield, but it seems that Liverpool are serious about signing Palhinha.
Liverpool want Palhinha
The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool are the ‘most serious’ suitor when it comes to snapping up the Fulham star this summer.
Klopp’s men will face competition for the 27-year-old, with other Premier League sides said to be interested.
The Cottagers are also in a commanding position after the Portuguese star signed a five-year deal after making the switch from Sporting Lisbon last summer.
The outlet notes that sources claim Fulham value the player at around £60 million – three times what they paid for him just eight months ago.
It’s no secret that Fabinho has been struggling for form this season and Liverpool may need to look at his long-term replacement.
Palhinha seems like the perfect fit for the role after an impressive campaign at Craven Cottage.
The midfield enforcer has made more tackles than any other Premier League player this season, according to The Daily Mail.
Klopp certainly needs a player like Palhinha and he’s been ‘brilliant’ under Marco Silva. But it remains to be seen whether they would be willing to match Fulham’s valuation.
With the club seemingly prioritising a move for Bellingham over the summer, it’s difficult to see Liverpool finding £60 million to bring in Palhinha if they land the Borussia Dortmund star.