Liverpool are reportedly eyeing to hijack the transfer of ‘elite’ Belgian winger Johan Bakayoko in the upcoming winter transfer window.
As the month of January arrives nearer, anticipation regarding the winter transfer window are rising among the fans and pundits.
The Merseyside giants will be looking to bolster their ranks with new signings alongside securing the long-term services of the existing players whose contracts are due to end by the end of this season.
Although the Reds have been enjoying one of their finest runs of games in the recent times, they still look jaded in a few departments and this period will be best for them to reorganise the squad.
Mohamed Salah’s future at LFC still remains uncertain and even if he stays, a long-term replacement is needed for the Egyptian international.
The Anfield side, however, has already identified a potential successor to the Egyptian King.
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Liverpool to race for Johan Bakayoko
According to CaughtOffside, PSV winger Bakayoko has been under the radar of Newcastle United for a long time.
However, as the Reds look for affordable Salah replacements, the Belgian suits their requirement as his current employers will be quoting somewhere around £50m (€60m).
The 21-year-old amassed 12 goals and nine assists last season from 29 Eredivisie starts. This season, Bakayoko has already bagged five goals and assisted once in 14 Eredivisie appearances.
Bayern Munich, Nottingham Forest, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are clubs interested to sign the youngster.
Although the Tynesiders have strong interest in signing the PSV star, their budgetary restrictions will hold them off from landing him.
This is where Liverpool will swoop in as £50m is not a big ask for Bakayoko considering his promising potential.
However, these are mostly assumptions based upon rumours that might not end up quite fruitfully.
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