Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City have both been linked with £54m La Liga winger Samuel Chukwueze.
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has admitted to Score Nigeria that he is flattered to be linked with a big-money move to Liverpool.
The Nigeria international was far from a household name 12 months ago but he has emerged as one of Europe’s most coveted young attackers after an excellent breakthrough campaign in La Liga.
Chukwueze scored ten goals in total for Villarreal, including one in a 4-4 draw with Barcelona in which he tore the champions’ defence to shreds with his rapid pace and direct dribbling.
According to The Mail, Liverpool have identified a player compared to Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben as a potential summer signing – despite the eye-watering £54 million release clause in his Villarreal contract.
And, speaking to Score Nigeria, Chukwueze has made it clear that he is thrilled to be linked with a club of Liverpool’s stature though he is happy with life at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
“It’s good that I am linked to great clubs, because that shows that hard work has its reward,” the 20-year-old said when quizzed about Liverpool’s interest.
“I do not want to rush to go to another club. But if I ever had to leave, I should make sure I go to a club where I’m going to play.”
The Mail added that Manchester City, who beat Liverpool to the Premier League title, are also interested in Chukwueze and Pep Guardiola’s side could perhaps be better placed financially to trigger the winger’s release clause.
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