A recent report indicates that Burnley will pursue Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho in the summer transfer window on a permanent basis.

The 20-year-old joined the Reds from Fulham last year and was regarded as an exciting new recruit who might follow Harvey Elliott, who also came from the Cottagers, in a similar career path.

Although Carvalho was considered a long-term investment, there was still anticipation that he would contribute well right away and serve as a solid squad player, but he has struggled in his debut campaign on Merseyside. While his game-winning goal against Newcastle United at home back in August was a highlight, he has only scored three times across all competitions and hasn’t tallied an assist.

A further indication of how far down the pecking order he has fallen is the fact that he hasn’t played a full 90 minutes since the 7-1 Champions League victory away to Rangers in October. Although time is still very much on Carvalho’s side, a recent report raises the possibility that Liverpool already doesn’t see a future for him.

Carvalho might quit the Reds this summer

This summer, “Burnley are keen on signing” Carvalho, according to Football Insider, and have their sights set on acquiring him permanently. However, the Reds may prefer a loan move because it would provide him the opportunity to play more and earn more experience abroad.

Carvalho might think about Turf Moor as a good spot to go in the upcoming months after the Clarets had a fantastic season in the Championship, cruising to title victory under Vincent Kompany.

In actuality, a loan move might still be the offensive midfielder’s best option this summer, with the concept of selling him permanently feeling too impulsive at this stage of his career. Cutting all links with him could be problematic because he is still so young and has been a member of a poor Liverpool club this season.

Carvalho was praised as “unbelievable” by Jurgen Klopp and contributed to Fulham’s promotion to the Premier League last season by scoring 10 goals and registering eight assists. He is still in his infancy and has much to learn, but the ingredients are still there for him to succeed at a high level.

A successful loan move would be advantageous for all sides, therefore that outcome would be the ideal one, with Carvalho possibly returning to Liverpool this time next year as a more complete player.