Liverpool are looking to bring Fulham midfielder Fabio Carvalho to Anfield before Monday's 11pm transfer window deadline.
Carvalho's contract at Fulham is set to expire at the end of the season, but it appears the Reds would prefer to complete a transfer for the Portuguese youngster now rather than later to fend off any competition, with the 19-year-old now able to discuss signing pre-contracts for the summer.
Despite Liverpool 's intent to sign Carvalho this January, the Reds are reluctant to pay a big fee for a player who is available on a free transfer in six months, with the Echo understanding a £5 million bid has been tabled by Jurgen Klopp's side which would see the attacker sent back to Fulham on loan for the rest of the season.