Johan Bakayoko is easily one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers, and it’s no wonder why Liverpool are reportedly interested in the PSV Eindhoven forward.
The 20-year-old Belgian international has enjoyed a fantastic season in the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champions League, with Bakayoko starring for PSV last night against Arsenal.
As per SofaScore, the wonderkid enjoyed a 100% dribble success rate against the Gunners, and Liverpool might have now just found their dream replacement for Mohamed Salah.
PSV’s Johan Bakayoko could replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
It goes without saying that replacing a player as good and as influential as Salah at Liverpool is going to be an impossible job, with the Egyptian a once-in-a-generation attacker for the Anfield side.
However, that doesn’t mean the Reds can’t come as close as they can to replacing Salah, and Bakayoko could now be just that player for Jurgen Klopp in next summer’s transfer window.
Indeed, last night’s Champions League performance against Arsenal showed why Bakayoko is as highly rated as he is, and why the likes of Liverpool are interested in signing the winger.
At 20, Bakayoko is still at the start of his career, yet a move to Anfield could help the forward unlock his true potential as Liverpool’s best option to replace Salah heading into the future.
Liverpool need to move quick if they’re to secure major signing
With Bakayoko as good as he is, Liverpool aren’t the only side who are reportedly interested in signing the Belgian international.
As a result, the Reds should be looking to put in the groundwork with PSV now to sign Bakayoko, a process that could be quite easy after the signing of Cody Gakpo at the start of this year.
Competition will be fierce for the youngster, but with Liverpool one of Europe’s biggest clubs and an appealing option for any player, the Reds could win the race for Bakayoko’s signature if they start work now.
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