With Bruno Fernandes being one of Europe's most sought-after players, what Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp whispered in his ear after a recent friendly match has now reportedly been revealed.
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Towards the end of July, Liverpool and Sporting CP played out a 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly, and Klopp was seen chatting with the Portuguese midfielder after the match.
The brief exchange sparked speculation that Liverpool might be interested in the Portuguese star, and O Jogo, who cited The Game, has now revealed what the German manager reportedly told the Sporting captain.
"Good game. Congratulations on showing off. You're a top player!" Klopp is said to have told Fernandes.
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Klopp's praise seems innocent enough, but speculation persists that the former Sampdoria playmaker could be on the move.
Fernandes caught the attention of a number of Europe's top clubs after scoring 32 goals for Sporting last season, the most ever by a Portuguese midfielder in a single season.
The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool's rivals Manchester United, although the Reds have also been credited with an interest in the Portuguese international.
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Fernandes has made 13 international appearances for Portugal, and was part of the squad that won the inaugural Uefa Nations League in June.
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