As per a report by SPORT, Liverpool target Youssoufa Moukoko is dreaming of joining Barcelona in the summer.
Recently, SPORTBild had claimed that Jurgen Klopp’s side had “set their sights” on the in-form forward’s addition in 2023.
So much so that it was stated by 90 Min that the club’s scouts were in attendance to watch the sensation in his side’s 4-2 defeat against Gladbach in the Bundesliga.
While the 18-year-old’s contract expiration is also positive news for Liverpool, he recently hinted at prolonging his stay at Dortmund, while speaking to Sport 1.
However, there may be a plot twist in the race to sign the teenager, as it has been reported that he fancies a move to Xavi’s side.
Moukoko is eyeing a switch to the Catalan giants
As mentioned earlier, SPORT have reported that Youssoufa Moukoko loves the idea of playing for Barcelona, as he could leave Edin Terzic’s side on a free transfer next year.
Furthermore, the starlet and his entourage have already quizzed the Spanish side about their plans as a club for the future.
It has also been mentioned that the current La Liga leaders are interested in signing the German international as well.
While those within Blaugrana have no questions about the versatile forward’s talent, the club will only try to get the deal done if it means their financial structure is not impacted.
Considering the whole host of top players at Barcelona, the last thing they wish to do is to effect the squad harmony by handing such a young player an exorbitant salary.
The report also states that while striking an agreement would prove a challenge for the club, the deal remains doable if the player is as willing as the wonderkid is to make the transfer a reality.
Liverpool should not lose hope in Moukoko race
While Barcelona’s rebuild is on the right path, it is also key to note that the club exiting the Champions League in the group stage has dented their progress massively.
With Jurgen Klopp’s side improving in recent weeks, it’s safe to say that Liverpool’s cycle has not come to an end yet.
If the club manage to secure Champions League football at the end of the season, they have what it takes to convince Moukoko to join, provided they assure the player that a major rebuild is on the way.
Ultimately, Barcelona are far from perfect themselves, which does not necessarily make it impossible for the German to play his football at Anfield next season.
Considering a player of Erling Haaland’s standing once said Youssoufa Moukoko was better than he was at 15 years old in 2020, as relayed by GOAL, Liverpool should still be bullish about beating Barcelona to signing such a top player in the making.
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