Man Utd and Liverpool in the race to sign Assan Ouedraogo

manchester united and Liverpool are in a fierce race to sign Schalke midfielder Assan Ouedraogo, according to GOAL.

The report claims that the 17-year-old midfielder is on the radar of several European clubs, so teams such as Man Utd and Liverpool will face stiff competition for his services.

Goal say Ouedraogo is available for a cheap £17m due to a release clause in his contract, but we will have to wait and see if Liverpool and Manchester United come up with a concrete proposal to sign the player at the end of the season. .

He has already established himself as a key player for Schalke in the second division of German football and the opportunity to move to the first division It will be attractive to him.

Liverpool have a proven track record when it comes to turning young players into established stars. The German midfielder will be tempted to join them in the summer. Although Jurgen Klopp He won't be at the club, they have an excellent setup within the club and a talented squad. Liverpool are likely to hire a quality manager who could play a key role in their development.

At Manchester United, Erik ten Hag could help you improve even more. The Dutch manager did an exceptional job at Ajax and helped develop several young players throughout his career.

Assan Ouedraogo would be a quality signing

Both Liverpool and Manchester United have done well to groom talented young players over the years and could provide the German midfielder with a clear path into the first team.

The reported valuation of £17m seems very reasonable for a player of his potential. Ouedraogo could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons.

The youngster is capable of acting as both a central midfielder and an attacking midfielder. He would add control, technical ability and composure in the middle of the park. Both clubs are in need of a quality central midfielder and the 17-year-old would be the ideal long-term acquisition for them.