Liverpool have reportedly ruled themselves out of the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha heading into January.
The Portuguese international has been intensely linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks, with Bayern Munich also interested in signing Palhinha.
Valued at £90m by Fulham, Palhinha has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since signing for the Cottagers last year.
Yet according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool will not be making a move for Palhinha, with the former Sporting Lisbon star no longer a target for the Reds.
Indeed, it’s clear that Liverpool are interested in signing a midfielder in January, with a defender also on Jurgen Klopp’s agenda heading into next month’s transfer window.
And although Palhinha would have been a remarkable signing for the Reds, it’s clear that Liverpool are likely targeting younger and more affordable options in the market.
Joao Palhinha could have been perfect for Liverpool at another time
Palhinha has been nothing short of a revelation for Fulham since joining the Cottagers last year, and Liverpool might have felt they missed out on a great signing.
The 28-year-old has been nothing short of brilliant for Marco Silva’s side, with Fulham staying up comfortably last season in part to Palhinha’s defensive midfield brilliance.
And for Liverpool, they will be kicking themselves over missing out on Palhinha, who could have been the perfect successor to Fabinho in the midfield.
However, this timeline is one we will only now have to ponder at, with Palhinha unlikely to ever join Liverpool after this latest update.
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