Liverpool reject £15m bid for Fabio Carvalho from Southampton and demand 'significantly higher' fee from newly-promoted Saints

Liverpool have rejected a £15 million bid from Southampton for midfielder Fabio Carvalho.

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• Saints see Carvalho bid rejected
• Liverpool demanding much higher fee
• Midfielder happy to stay on Merseyside

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Premier League giants are seeking a significantly higher fee for midfielder Carvalho after they knocked back an initial £15m ($19m) bid from Southampton. According to The Athletic, Liverpool are not looking to loan the 21-year-old out again but a permanent move would need to see the Saints' offer increase significantly.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Carvalho impressed in two different loan spells in 2023-24 and Southampton saw first-hand how good he can be when he was with Hull temporarily in the Championship. With a contract running to 2027, Liverpool are firmly in the driving seat when it comes to dictating his future.

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  Carvalho was recalled from his loan at RB Leipzig early last season and sent straight back out to the Championship. The Portugal Under-21 international was not getting enough minutes on the pitch to please parent club Liverpool and the Bundesliga outfit were left with a sour taste in their mouths as the young midfielder was taken away from their ranks.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CARVALHO?

  It is unknown whether Southampton will return for Carvalho with a higher bid as the new Premier League season approaches. Last term's play-off winners are keen to strengthen upon their return to the top flight and Carvalho looks ready to go as he continues to impress in pre-season under Arne Slot.