A Liverpool midfielder might be on the verge of transferring to the Championship, with two leading second-tier clubs, Southampton and Leicester City, reportedly vying for his signature.
Liverpool appears unlikely to make significant moves in the January transfer window, with manager Jurgen Klopp satisfied with the current squad. However, a couple of signings might be sanctioned if they align with the team’s needs and financial considerations.
The club is also assessing its squad for potential departures, either permanently or through loan deals. One player almost certain to depart on loan this month is attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho.
The talented 21-year-old returned from a lackluster loan spell with RB Leipzig in Germany, where he struggled to secure a spot in the starting lineup. Despite making 15 appearances, Carvalho didn’t register any goals or assists, prompting Liverpool to recall him due to their dissatisfaction with his Bundesliga experience.
Rather than giving Carvalho another chance at Liverpool, the plan is for him to embark on another loan spell. He’s likely to move to the Championship next. According to reports from Sky Sports, Leicester is eager to sign him and is nearing discussions with Liverpool.
Leicester, currently leading the Championship by eight points, sees Carvalho as a potential asset that could strengthen their title pursuit, despite his struggles in Germany. Meanwhile, Southampton
