Steve Nicol comments on Christian Pulisic to Liverpool speculation

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Could Borussia Dortmund’s Christian Pulisic replace Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool?

Steve Nicol has told ESPN FC that Borussia Dortmund youngster Christian Pulisic is not at the level of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho yet.

According to The Sun, Liverpool want to sign Pulisic if Coutinho leaves for Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

It has been reported that Spanish and European giants Barcelona are interested in signing Brazil international attacking midfielder Coutinho from Liverpool this summer.

If the 25-year-old, who can also operate as a winger, does leave for Barca, then Jurgen Klopp’s side will make a bid of more than £30 million for Pulisic, according to the report.

The USA international is only 18 years of age and is one of the best young players in the world.

Pulisic, who is a versatile footballer and can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, scored three goals and provided six assists in 15 Bundesliga starts for Dortmund last season, according to WhoScored.

Liverpool legend Nicol has given his verdict on the teenager footballer, stating that he is not yet at the level of Coutinho.

“If Coutinho leaves, then I think there is very chance that he would start, yes,” Nicol told ESPN FC about Pulisic. “Clearly, he is not at the level of Coutinho as yet, which actually starts another argument.”