Liverpool starlet wanted on loan by Southampton, report claims

After his previous loan agreement at RB Leipzig was terminated, Southampton is interested in loaning attacker Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool, according to The Mail Online.

Southampton is only three points behind Ipswich Town, who are currently in

second place in the table and have had a strong start to the season. They will be

looking to the January transfer window to bolster their ranks and close the gap

between them and the automatic promotion spots.

This season, Russell Martin’s team has already used the loan market to bring in

four Premier League players on short-term contracts. Mason Holgate, Ryan

Fraser, Flynn Downes, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis all joined in the summer,

though the latter is anticipated to return to Everton soon.

 

As a result, St. Mary’s has an opening for a loan player, and The Mail Online reports that they have identified

Liverpool’s Carvalho as a possible target. The 21-year-old played for German team

RB Leipzig for the first half of the season, but his contract was terminated because

of a lack of playing time. Southampton hopes to benefit as the Reds are expected

to send the Portuguese player out on another loan.

A great signing

If the Saints can get a deal over the line for Carvalho this would seriously help

their promotion credentials. He is a player that has proven his worth in the

Championship during his time at Fulham before the switch to Anfield and so has

the experience and ability to thrive in Martin’s Southampton side.

He is also something distinct from what they now have. He can assist relieve

some of the pressure on their existing group of talented attackers by being

direct with the ball, quick, and goal-oriented.

 

Enabling him to sign with a Championship team will also make it simpler for Liverpool to monitor him.

According to the article, they are not the only clubs keeping an eye on the player,

therefore this may be a more lucrative option for him should any Premier

League teams make an approach. Time will tell.