Liverpool end pursuit of £90M rated Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha

Fulham wants £90 million for the Portuguese midfielder

Liverpool have reduced their interest in signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, as the Cottagers are requesting £90 for the Portuguese.

Since joining the London club, the 28-year-old Portuguese midfielder has become a star. Last season, he was able to have a rapid impact in the Premier League.

Liverpool were considering a summer transfer for the player as a result.

The midfielder has since suffered a shoulder problem, and his asking price has also turned out to be unaffordable. According to Football Insider, Liverpool have since cooled their interest in the player.

The Reds need to strengthen their midfield's defence, but it's still unclear if they can find the ideal replacements before the transfer window shuts.

Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, two players who were reportedly speculated to be them, are currently at Chelsea.

Along with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, Palhinha might prove to be a valuable addition to the Liverpool midfield. But for the deal to go through, Fulham will have to reduce its requirements.

According to reports, the Portuguese star is worth £90 million, and his prospective admirers are reluctant to offer that much money to him.

Liverpool has to find a dependable defensive midfielder until the transfer window ends since they have so far shown defensive vulnerability against Chelsea and Bournemouth.

It will be necessary to replace players like Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, who have relocated to Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool are not the only team that has admirers. While Palhinha's enthralling Premier League first season wooed powerhouses like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich, West Ham, who faced opposition from Fulham, were already on the radar.

Beyond accidents, money frequently alters the course of football moves. Many people are confused by Fulham's asking price. Liverpool are debating the intentions of the London club in light of their £90 million valuation for the midfielder.

The Reds' interest has waned as a result of Palhinha's absence due to a shoulder injury sustained during a preseason game. Palhinha missed Fulham's impressive triumph against Everton.