According to ESPN, Liverpool are interested in signing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
Aouar has also attracted interest from Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United, and it’s not hard to understand why all of these clubs want him.
The midfielder has been capped by France one time, and you don’t get called up for the French side unless you’re an incredibly talented player nowadays.
The fact that Pep Guardiola once branded him as ‘incredible’ tells you all you need to know about his ability.
Aouar is under contract at Lyon until 2023, but amid financial issues in Ligue 1, the French outfit may need to sell up. The 23-year-old is one of their most valuable assets, so a move this summer could happen.
Liverpool certainly need a new midfielder after the departure of Georginio Wijnaldum to PSG this summer, and Aouar could be exactly the type of player they need.
The midfielder hit eight goals and grabbed four assists in all competitions last season, and he’d be a fantastic addition to the Reds’ midfield.
At the age of just 23, he could be a long-term solution in the middle of the park for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
With Spurs, Arsenal and Man United also interested, this looks as though it could develop into something of a transfer tussle.
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