Liverpool are understood to be contemplating Johan Bakayoko forward of the opening of the summer season window.
Belgian soccer insider Sacha Tavolieri studies on X (previously Twitter) that the Reds have admired the PSV star from afar since March 2023.
Notably, the 21-year-old carries the approval of each incoming boss Arne Slot and chief scout Barry Hunter.
🚨🇧🇪 EXCL. Johan Bakayoko thought of as one of many names on the desk of Liverpool FC for this summer season ! Bakayoko’s title has been validated by Barry Hunter and Arne Slot.
🔴 #LFC just like the participant since March 2023.
😈 Belgian Purple Devils desires in precedence be a part of a membership which performs… pic.twitter.com/InRoq4Pauo
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) Might 20, 2024
The Belgian has loved an impactful marketing campaign within the Dutch top-flight, registering 28 aim contributions in 48 video games (throughout all competitions).
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The inheritor to Mo Salah’s throne
At 21 years of age and enjoying solely on the appropriate wing, it’s laborious to think about a distinct long-term imaginative and prescient for the Eredivisie star.
Very similar to Mo Salah, the Belgian inevitably finds himself typically slicing into the opponents’ field, wherein he takes a median of 6.3 touches (in comparison with the previous’s 8.9) per 90, in response to FBref.
With our No.11 showing to commit to a different season at Anfield, Bakayoko may very well be the best signing to deliver on board forward of a possible departure. Be {that a} 12 months on when the 31-year-old’s contract expires in 2025, or additional down the road ought to we achieve success in extending his phrases.
At such a younger age, in fact, there’s absolutely an argument to be made to persuade the attacker that he’d be Liverpool’s no.1 possibility on the appropriate flank within the comparatively close to future.
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