Liverpool rival Man Utd and Arsenal for £25m Sporting star William Carvalho

LIVERPOOL are reportedly scouting Sporting Lisbon ace William Carvalho.

William Carvalho Player Profile

Carvalho has attracted interest from both Manchester United and Arsenal in recent months.

And it seems Liverpool have also joined the race for the £25million-rated midfielder.

According to reports in Portugal, representatives of the Reds watched Carvalho in Sporting's 3-0 defeat to Porto on Sunday.

The 22-year-old played the full 90 minutes in his side's loss that leaves them third behind Porto and Portuguese leaders Benfica.

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Sporting Libson midfielder William Carvalho is reportedly being watched by Liverpool

Carvalho admitted in January his dream is to play in the Premier League.

"My dream is to play in England," he said.

"I know some clubs are interested but my agent Jorge is looking after it and I am relaxed.

"Now my mission is to work in Sporting and they will be in charge of any transfer and my future. That is very important."

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