Southampton are ready to make an improved offer for Liverpool star Fabio Carvalho
Premier League newcomers Southampton are gearing up to make a renewed attempt to sign Liverpool FC’s promising talent, Fabio Carvalho. According to Football Insider, the Saints are ready to present an improved bid for the 21-year-old after their initial £15 million offer was turned down by the Reds.
Despite Liverpool’s firm stance on Carvalho’s potential first-team role this season, Southampton remain persistent. The south coast club is hopeful that a new bid, reportedly around £20 million plus add-ons, might convince Liverpool to part ways with the attacking midfielder.
Under contract until 2027, Liverpool holds a strong negotiating position regarding Carvalho’s future. Since joining from Fulham in 2022, the Portuguese starlet has made 21 appearances for the Reds. Last season, he gained valuable experience on loan at RB Leipzig and Hull City, scoring nine goals in 20 Championship appearances. The former was largely a disappointment, but the time at Hull more than made up for it.
Despite this, the prospect of more regular Premier League football could be tempting for Carvalho. Southampton, under Russell Martin, can offer him a significant role as they prepare for their return to the top flight. Whether Liverpool can offer him similar playing time in 2024-25 is debatable.
Southampton are not alone in their pursuit of Carvalho. Teams from both England and overseas have shown interest in taking the young midfielder on loan. This widespread interest reflects Carvalho’s potential and the impact he could make with consistent first-team opportunities.
Additionally, Southampton’s interest in Matt O’Riley, another player Liverpool are monitoring, suggests the Saints are keen on strengthening their midfield options comprehensively. Whether missing out on Carvalho will see them trump us to the signing of Riley remains to be seen.
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Retaining Carvalho could be crucial for both the club’s immediate plans and future ambitions. His performances in pre-season have demonstrated his readiness to contribute significantly. However, the allure of regular Premier League football at Southampton might be appealing for Carvalho, providing him with the platform to further develop his skills and experience.
With Southampton poised to return with an improved bid, Liverpool’s management faces a critical decision that could shape Carvalho’s career and the club’s transfer activity in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. In the end, it could come down to just how highly Arne Slot rates the youngster, and if the Saints can trump that with a bid we cannot refuse.
