“It doesn’t look good” – Liverpool dealt transfer blow as manager confirms midfielder may have dislocated his shoulder

Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that reported Liverpool goal Joao Palhinha suffered a critical harm of their pre-season pleasant towards Brentford on Sunday (July 23).

The Cottagers beat the Bees 3-2 of their opening Premier League Summer Series recreation on the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Harry Wilson, Bobby Reid and Carlos Vinicius scored for Fulham whereas Yoanne Wissa and Kristoffer Ajer obtained on the scoresheet for Brentford.

Palhinha, who began, was subbed off in first half stoppage time. Silva has speculated that the midfielder may have dislocated his shoulder, telling Fulham’s web site:

“Unfortunately, it doesn’t look good. It’s critical, however let’s hope it’s not too critical. It’s his shoulder, in all probability dislocated.”

He added:

“Tomorrow he’s going to do a scan, and it will likely be extra clear for me to replace you on the scenario. Let’s hope it’s not one other lengthy-time period harm for us.”

As per The Mirror, Liverpool are enthusiastic about signing Palhinha this summer time to doubtlessly exchange Fabinho, who has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Palhinha, 28, had a superb 2022-23 marketing campaign with Fulham, having arrived from Sporting CP final summer time. He made 40 appearances throughout competitions and scored 4 targets. The Portuguese midfielder made probably the most tackles (147 in 35 video games) within the Premier League final season.

Fulham are demanding £60 million for Palhinha, together with his contract expiring in 2027. West Ham United are additionally within the midfielder as they look for a alternative for Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal.

Liverpool nonetheless engaged on signing Romeo Lavia this summer time

As per transfer knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are engaged on signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer time.

James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita left the membership earlier this summer time. Jordan Henderson can be set to hitch Al-Ettifaq whereas Fabinho has additionally been linked with a departure.

Having signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Merseysiders are actually focussing on bringing in Lavia in midfield. Romano informed Caught Offside:

“They (Liverpool) keep working on Romeo Lavia. Nothing is advanced in terms of bids or club to club negotiations – still, contacts are taking place with the player’s agents, and they are trying to understand the final price tag.”

He added:

“Southampton always wanted around £50m, but Liverpool are hoping for a different fee. He’s not their only target, but he is a concrete one, and Liverpool are still there.”

Lavia, 19, joined Southampton from Manchester City final summer time and had a great 2022-23 marketing campaign regardless of the Saints being relegated. He made 34 appearances throughout competitions and contributed one aim and an help.