Report: Barcelona now believe they can beat Liverpool to ‘crazy’ free transfer

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Barcelona believe they can sign Youssoufa Moukoko on a free transfer, according to reports. Liverpool supposedly want the player, too.

This comes from Sport. They claim Barcelona will attempt to sign Youssoufa Moukoko on a free transfer in 2023.

The Catalonians are eager to bring Moukoko in after missing out on Brazilian prodigy Endrick. The Palmeiras forward will instead sign for Real Madrid – though, they need to wait for the 16-year-old to turn 18.

Barcelona believe Moukoko can be their answer to that transfer. Another very talented teenage striker who could take over from their ageing star up top. Endrick will replace Karim Benzema, and perhaps Moukoko can replace Robert Lewandowski.

But they know this will be a tough one. Moukoko is actually leaning towards a renewal with Borussia Dortmund, despite running his contract down. He sees them as an ideal place to continue his development. Barcelona, it seems, have a lot of convincing to do.

Barcelona want Youssoufa Moukoko

Sport have talked about Moukoko before and reported back in October that Liverpool were in this race. Jurgen Klopp is apparently a big fan and would like to sign German international for free.

It’s one of those where even if Sport are exaggerating the level of Liverpool’s interest, that interest is definitely there. Why wouldn’t it be? Moukoko is an outstanding young striker and those virtually never become available on a free transfer.

We entirely believe that Liverpool hold an interest in the teenager, then. Especially as Roberto Firmino’s contract is still due to expire his summer.

But much like Barcelona, Liverpool would have a lot of convincing to do. They can’t really offer Moukoko a consistent starting spot, given the level of talent in their forward positions. It means Anfield isn’t the best place for an up-and-coming striker who wants game-time.

Perhaps this one can’t happen, then. Moukoko is a ‘crazy’ talent, as Emre Can once called him, but Liverpool may not be the ideal place for him just yet. He’s likely already there.