Fulham supervisor Marco Silva has confirmed that reported Liverpool goal Joao Palhinha suffered a severe damage of their pre-season pleasant in opposition to Brentford on Sunday (July 23).

The Cottagers beat the Bees 3-2 of their opening Premier League Summer time Sequence recreation on the Lincoln Monetary Area in Philadelphia. Harry Wilson, Bobby Reid and Carlos Vinicius scored for Fulham whereas Yoanne Wissa and Kristoffer Ajer obtained on the scoresheet for Brentford.

Palhinha, who began, was subbed off in first half stoppage time. Silva has speculated that the midfielder may have dislocated his shoulder, telling Fulham‘s web site:

“Sadly, it doesn’t look good. It’s severe, however let’s hope it’s not too severe. It’s his shoulder, in all probability dislocated.”

He added:

“Tomorrow he’s going to do a scan, and it is going to be extra clear for me to replace you on the scenario. Let’s hope it’s not one other long-term damage for us.”

As per The Mirror, Liverpool are fascinated with signing Palhinha this summer time to doubtlessly substitute Fabinho, who has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Palhinha, 28, had a superb 2022-23 marketing campaign with Fulham, having arrived from Sporting CP final summer time. He made 40 appearances throughout competitions and scored 4 objectives. The Portuguese midfielder made essentially the most tackles (147 in 35 video games) within the Premier League final season.

Fulham are demanding £60 million for Palhinha, together with his contract expiring in 2027. West Ham United are additionally within the midfielder as they search for a alternative for Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal.

Liverpool nonetheless engaged on signing Romeo Lavia this summer time

As per switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are engaged on signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer time.

James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita left the membership earlier this summer time. Jordan Henderson can also be set to hitch Al-Ettifaq whereas Fabinho has additionally been linked with a departure.

Having signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Merseysiders are actually focussing on bringing in Lavia in midfield. Romano advised Caught Offside:

“They (Liverpool) hold engaged on Romeo Lavia. Nothing is superior by way of bids or membership to membership negotiations – nonetheless, contacts are going down with the participant’s brokers, and they’re attempting to grasp the ultimate price ticket.”

He added:

“Southampton at all times needed round £50m, however Liverpool are hoping for a unique payment. He’s not their solely goal, however he’s a concrete one, and Liverpool are nonetheless there.”

Lavia, 19, joined Southampton from Manchester Metropolis final summer time and had 2022-23 marketing campaign regardless of the Saints being relegated. He made 34 appearances throughout competitions and contributed one purpose and an help.