Liverpool learn they can pay less than €65M to hijack perfect no.6 signing

Liverpool, despite some reports to the contrary, no longer seem destined to sign Andre in the January transfer window.

The Brazilian is reportedly likelier to move to Fulham as things stand.

For Jurgen Klopp, this means a new target is needed and who better to sign than the man Fulham are looking to replace with Andre: Joao Palhinha.

The Portugal international is incredibly underrated and would be a brilliant in Liverpool's side.

His height, tackling and Premier League experience make for the ideal transfer target.

To make Palhinha even more appealing, he will cost less than the €60 million to €65 million Bayern Munich were going to pay in the summer before his move to the Allianz Arena fell apart at the last minute.

According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Fulham have indicated they will sell the 28-year-old to Bayern Munich for a lower fee than the "planned €60m-€65m in the summer."

The journalist adds that Palhinha remains on Bayern's transfer list but they will certainly not pay over €60 million to sign him in January.

He adds that signing him is a matter of money but as yet is "far away from being done."

With Bayern yet to even begin negotiations for Palhinha, it gives Liverpool the perfect opportunity to reignite their interest.

Andre was an exciting option because of his ability to play as a no.6 while also being able to play to a high level as a left-sided no.8.

With Thiago Alcantara set to leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires, he could have covered depth issues in two areas.

Palhinha on the other hand, is a defensive midfielder through and through which is exactly what Klopp's team needs.