In the context of losing many personnel in the midfield, the Liverpool Board of Directors is rushing to conduct potential deals to be able to compete fairly with other rivals at EPL.
A prominent Liverpool transfer target may consider submitting a transfer request to facilitate a high-value move to Anfield, as suggested by an analyst.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has encountered significant frustrations in the transfer market, having missed out on his top two midfield choices with the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia by Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Subsequently, Liverpool secured the services of Japanese international Wataru Endo, who made his debut during a recent comeback victory against Bournemouth. Nevertheless, Klopp reportedly desires the addition of another midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Fulham’s Joao Palhinha continues to be strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool. Earlier in the transfer window, West Ham attempted a £45 million bid for the robust midfielder, which was unsuccessful.
However, Liverpool appears optimistic that a similar situation to Fulham’s willingness to negotiate an exit for their star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic could arise with Palhinha, even though the Portuguese international comes with a price tag in the region of £90 million in the current market.
Former Tottenham defender Alan Hutton acknowledged that securing Palhinha could be a challenging endeavor. Liverpool has indicated their willingness to spend after missing out on Moises Caicedo, but the potential cost of £80 million or more poses a significant financial burden.
Fulham, recognizing Liverpool’s desperation to bolster their midfield, could demand a substantial fee given Palhinha’s existing contract. However, Hutton noted that the player might hold some influence, potentially choosing to submit a transfer request if he wishes to leave.
While this outcome is not guaranteed, it remains a possibility that Palhinha could explore, making the situation more complex for Liverpool. Ultimately, they will need to prepare for a substantial financial commitment to secure his services.
