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Mark Wakefield

Another team enters race for Fabio Carvalho transfer as Liverpool 'line up' next Romelu Lukaku

The January transfer window has been closed for nearly a week, and Liverpool’s squad is now set for the remainder of the season.

Luis Diaz was the only signing during the month, with the Reds agreeing a £49million with Porto to bring the Colombia international to Anfield.

Liverpool pushed to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham, but a deal could not be completed before the deadline.

Despite the window being closed, Liverpool continue to be linked with a host of potential new players.

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Here, we take a lookout some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen.

Who?

Fabio Carvalho, Fulham midfielder.

Where?

Italian news outlet Calciomercato .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are set to face yet more competition for Carvalho’s signature this summer.

The Reds pushed to sign Carvalho on deadline day, but could not get a deal completed in time.

As a result, other clubs are now being linked with the 19-year-old, despite Liverpool still being interested.

The report states that Serie A giants AC Milan have made a move to sign Carvalho on a free transfer at the end of the season.

It has been claimed that Milan have contacted Carvalho’s representatives over a move for the teenager in the summer.

Who?

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona centre-back.

Where?
Spanish news outlet Sport, via Inside Futbol .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are being joined by Chelsea in their apparent pursuit of the defender.

The Reds have been linked with Araujo’s services over the past few months, with the centre-backs’ deal at Barca set to expire at the end of the season.

The report states that Chelsea have decided that they want Araujo to replace Antonio Rudiger, who himself is looking increasingly likely to leave on a free transfer in the summer.

Chelsea, the report adds, are also prepared to double Barca’s contract offer for Araujo as well as pay a transfer fee for the player.

Who?

Andy Elysee Logbo, Le Havre striker.

Where?

French news outlet Foot Mercato .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are keeping tabs on the young striker with the view to making a potential move.

Elysee Logbo, who is just 17 years old, has been described as the “latest crown jewel” to emerge from Le Havre’s famous academy.

After scoring eight goals and providing four assists for the French club’s Under-19s, his performances are said to have attracted the attention of Liverpool.

It has been claimed that Liverpool have enquired about the possibility of a move in the future, with the report also saying that Elysee Lugbo has drawn comparisons with Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

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