It looked certain that Liverpool were going to sign Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho on deadline day amid reported transfer interest from Leeds United.
The Reds had reportedly agreed a fee with the Cottagers for attacking midfielder Carvalho, who is out of contract at the end of the season, just hours before the 11pm cut-off point on Monday evening.
Liverpool then faced a race against time to negotiate personal terms, complete the player's medical and lodge the appropriate paperwork.
