Liverpool appear to be gaining ground in the summer transfer window with Fabrizio Romano giving his ‘Here We Go’ on their imminent move for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, and it is now being reported by Dutch journalist Rik Elfrink that they’ve looked into the signing of PSV winger Johan Bakayoko.
Liverpool Make Contact Over Johan Bakayoko Signing
Who is Bakayoko?
The 20-year-old joined the PSV Eindhoven youth academy in 2019 and came through their system, playing for their reserves for a few years before making his debut for the Eredivisie side in 2022. A natural right-winger, the Belgian youngster can also slot in the left-wing role if necessary.
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He made 33 appearances for PSV’s senior side last season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists across all competitions. That included 10 goal contributions in 23 appearances in the Dutch top division in his debut season, helping him gain a lot of attention around the country.
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WhoScored categorizes Bakayaoko as a player with many skills, with his biggest strengths including his dribbling ability, finishing style, creativity, and ability to play key passes as well as winning aerial duels. He is also touted to be solid in terms of defensive contribution.
The 20-year-old is a winger who loves cutting inside, can also play short passes for a quick link-up play, which could make him a great fit at Anfield.
What Have Liverpool Done About Bakayoko Interest?
Elfrink states that Liverpool are one of the clubs to have enquired about the Belgian winger’s representatives over a possible summer move. It is further claimed that they have also asked around about the financial conditions that need to be met for a deal to go through this summer.
It is also added that Bakayoko is a highly sought-after figure in the transfer market and that Burnley, who were interested in him, is no longer a potential future option for them. This also comes amid claims that the Premier League side are interested in signing PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare.
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The Reds are still trying to discover what they will need to pay for the 20-year-old, who might be eyed as an alternative or long-term successor for their stalwart right-winger Mohamed Salah.
Bakayoko has been described as a “beast in the making” and an “electric” player for his exciting style and ability to contribute goals, but it remains to be seen if Jurgen Klopp’s side can go all the way to sign him and further bolster their attack before the end of the summer transfer window.
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