Fabrizio Romano confirmed a significant transfer development on Wednesday that could impact a Liverpool loanee. RB Leipzig finalized the signing of Eljif Elmas from Napoli, adding another hurdle for Fabio Carvalho to secure regular playtime under Marco Rose.
Recent reports suggest Liverpool might recall the 21-year-old from his loan due to minimal minutes at Red Bull Arena, where he has only started one Bundesliga game halfway through the season.
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Elmas’ arrival at Leipzig implies increased competition for the former Fulham midfielder/winger, making it tougher for Carvalho to secure a prominent role. This transfer might prompt Liverpool to hasten talks to end his loan prematurely.
While Carvalho might struggle to earn a spot in Jurgen Klopp’s squad, he could serve as a valuable option during Mo Salah’s absence at the Africa Cup of Nations or potentially be loaned to a club offering more playing time.
However, it seems highly unlikely that Carvalho will find opportunities at Leipzig following Elmas’ signing, and leaving him on the fringes at Red Bull Arena wouldn’t benefit anyone involved.
