Liverpool are reportedly considering Johan Bakayoko as a potential signing ahead of the summer transfer window.
Belgian football insider Sacha Tavolieri revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the Reds have been interested in the PSV star since March 2023.
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— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) May 20, 2024
The 21-year-old has impressed both incoming manager Arne Slot and chief scout Barry Hunter.
Bakayoko has had a strong season in the Dutch Eredivisie, contributing 28 goals in 48 games (across all competitions).
Playing exclusively on the right wing, he is seen as a potential long-term replacement for Mo Salah, frequently cutting into the opponentsā box, similar to Salah’s style.
With Salah expected to stay at Anfield for another season, Bakayoko could be an ideal signing for the future, either when Salah’s contract expires in 2025 or if it is extended.
At just 21, Bakayoko could be convinced that he would become Liverpoolās primary option on the right flank in the near future.
