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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Shane Ireland

Man Utd have already found ideal midfield signing Jurgen Klopp wants at Liverpool

Joao Palhinha ‘has the quality’ to shine at Manchester United - as Erik ten Hag’s side prepare to battle Liverpool for the Fulham midfielder.

The Portugal international is enjoying an assured first season in the Premier League after moving to Fulham from Sporting CP. The 27-year-old has started all but three league matches, helping the Craven Cottage side to an impressive mid-table berth.

Palhinha has formed a formidable partnership with Harrison Reed for Marco Silva’s charges, with Reed recently describing his teammate as a “tackling machine”. Statistics back that claim up - Palhinha has more interceptions leading to chances than any other Premier League player this term.

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