Liverpool targets Fulham's Josh King as Fabinho replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Liverpool is eyeing Fulham's Josh King as a potential successor to Fabinho, who left the team in 2023. King, rated at around £50 million, is being considered alongside other midfield options. Although Fulham currently intends to retain King, his availability could change next summer. The 19-year-old has already made 55 appearances for Fulham, contributing to seven goals this season. Liverpool aims to enhance its midfield options following Fabinho's departure, indicating a strong interest in acquiring homegrown talent.
- •Fabinho exited Liverpool in 2023, leaving a midfield void.
- •Josh King, 19, has impressed at Fulham with 55 appearances.
- •King is valued at around £50 million by Fulham.
- •Liverpool views King as a potential key player for midfield.
- •Fulham has not received concrete offers for King yet.
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"Liverpool still haven't managed to find a replacement for Fabinho despite him exiting Anfield back in 2023. The Brazilian was a brick wall in the middle of Liverpool's midfield with his defensive capa...
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