Liverpool want to sign a £60.2 million midfielder – contact has already been made
Liverpool have been associated with Joao Palhinha, a Portuguese international, for some time, and the latest reports are fascinating.
We reported earlier this month (via TEAMTalk) that the Reds are in talks with Fulham to sign the defensive midfielder.
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Liverpool want to recruit Palhinha from the Cottagers, according to today’s edition of the Record (news image supplied below), but they are not alone in the contest.
According to a well-known Portuguese news outlet, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich are all interested in the playmaker.
Furthermore, Manchester City, the English and European Champions, has joined the race.
Furthermore, Manchester City, the English and European Champions, has joined the race.
The 28-year-old former Sporting CP holding midfielder is valued at £60.2 million (70 million euros).
Endo arrived at Anfield in the summer to replace Fabinho, and to be honest, the Japanese international has not proven to be a reliable deep-lying midfielder.
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The Asian star works hard, but his passing and tackling ability is nowhere near that of Fabinho, so it is not surprise that Liverpool is interested in Palhinha.
The Seleccao standout is one of the Premier League’s greatest play breakers. Should Liverpool offer £60.2 million to sign Joao Palhinha, in your opinion?
