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Liverpool insider reveals huge midfielder transfer news
WILLIAM CARVALHO will not leave Sporting Lisbon for Liverpool, according to reports.
William Carvalho will reportedly not be joining Liverpool
Liverpool were recently in talks with Sporting Lisbon to cancel Lazar Markovic's loan deal.
Portuguese newspaper A Bola claimed the Reds took the opportunity to also discuss a move for William Carvalho.
The report suggested Jurgen Klopp was keen to sign the 24-year-old defensive midfielder.
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However, Liverpool Echo reporter James Pearce has rubbished the claims, saying the Portugal international is not on the club's radar.
When asked in a Q&A if Carvalho is a target, Peace said: "He’s not a transfer target for LFC."
Carvalho came through Sporting's youth ranks and has gone on to make 141 appearances for the club, scoring nine goals.
West Brom were said to have had a bid rejected for Carvalho, who is under contract at the Estadio Jose Alvalade until June 2020, last month.
Atletico Madrid are also said to be interested in the midfielder.
Carvalho is a Portugal international with 29 caps and was part of Fernando Santos' Euro 2016-winning side.
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