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Topics: Liverpool, Premier League, Transfers, Liverpool Transfer News & Rumours
Jack Kenmare
Topics: Liverpool, Premier League, Transfers, Liverpool Transfer News & Rumours
Liverpool are reportedly 'keeping tabs' on one of the Premier League's most exciting talents, just months after he completed a club-record move.
It was a busy summer for those behind the scenes at Liverpool, who forked out £446 million on the additions of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerke and Alexander Isak.
To put their transfer business into perspective, that sum is the most ever spent by a Premier League club in a single window, eclipsing the £434.5 million spent by Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
And despite adding a significant amount of firepower in forward areas, Liverpool are said to be keeping a close eye on Fulham winger Kevin.
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In fact, Liverpool's chief scout Barry Hunter watched Kevin's full Premier League debut from the stands on Saturday afternoon as Marco Silva's side recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Wolves.
Liverpool's recruitment team have been 'struck' by Kevin's performances during his debut campaign at Craven Cottage, according to Football Insider, who claim they have been 'impressed with his dribbling and ability to carry the ball forward'.
His ability to play on both wings is also seen as a strength.
Kevin, who joined Fulham from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk on deadline day for £34.6 million, completed the most take-ons against Wolves. He also recorded the most touches in the opposition box.
Speaking about the winger's latest performance, Marco Silva urged the 22-year-old to improve his output in the final third.
"He knows how he can have an impact in the game," he said. "There has to be an end product after the dribbling. I know he's going to be able to pass defenders but, after that, it's about the next step."
Silva added: "He has something that's important, so now it's up to us to keep giving opportunities to him."
The Portuguese manager is a big fan of the Sao Paulo-born forward, who made an instant impact last month after coming off the bench in a 1-0 win over Leeds.
“Kevin made a massive impact in the way we were playing,” Silva said after the Leeds game last month. “He was one of the main targets for the position and we are pleased to have him with us.
“He is young but even if he wasn’t playing in one of the best five leagues in Europe, he has already Champions League games, already Europa League games and you know it gives him the maturity.
“He just needs time to settle because he arrived on the last day of the market, he needs time and to find a house still. All that stuff is important for him and to adapt as quickly as he can for the Premier League with team-mates, to try to create connections."
Silva added: “Definitely he is going to be a player that can help us and add something different to our team."