Gelson Dala has a one-in-two goal record for his club and at international level and is reportedly wanted by Liverpool.
Only one Angolan footballer has ever played in the Premier League and Manucho did not exactly set the world alight during his time with Manchester United and Hull City.
Gelson Dala, then, would have little to live up to should he join Liverpool in 2019.
According to A Bola, clubs in England are taking an interest in the Sporting Lisbon striker, with Jurgen Klopp’s Reds understood to be at the front of the queue.
The 22-year-old has only ever made one first-team appearance for Sporting but is starting to make a name for himself on loan at Rio Ave. So far in 2018/19, Gelson has scored twice in four games for the Primeira Liga side.
He also has an excellent record at international level. In 18 games for Angola, Gelson has hit the net on nine occasions. The 5ft 9ins forward also has 17 goals in 23 matches for Sporting’s B team.
And Klopp, a manager renowned for helping young talents realise their potential, obviously believes Gelson has the talent to go a long way at Anfield.
Considering the youngster only recently signed a contract extension until 2022, complete with a £53 million release clause, and given that Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are allegedly keen, too, Liverpool have a challenge on their hands.
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