Arsenal and Liverpool They are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven star Johan Bakayoko, according to transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.
The 21-year-old enjoyed a productive campaign at the Philips Stadion last season, scoring 12 goals and registering nine assists in 33 Eredivisie appearances. He even led his team to win the league title.
As a result, it attracted a lot of attention from various first division clubs last summer. The gunners and the reds reportedly They expressed their interest in hiring him but did not make a concrete approach. Brentford were willing to spend big to sign him last year, but the player rejected a move to the Gtech Community Stadium.
Now, the striker has made a promising start to this season with PSV, contributing six goals in eight starts in the Dutch top flight and in the champions league. Furthermore, he has already established himself as a key player for the Belgian team.
Inform about TBR Football, Outer wall He says that Arsenal want to sign a new attacker and are interested in Bakayoko. They have been following his performances of late ahead of a possible move in January or next summer.
Battle
Liverpool are also in this race and are ready to offer tough competition to Arsenal for this deal. However, the journalist states Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also showing great interest in buying the Belgian, so it is clear that the forward has no shortage of potential suitors.
The player is valued at around £37 million per Transfer market and he has a contract until 2026. Therefore, PSV could be open to letting him leave the club next year to get the maximum benefit from his departure.
Saka is the only left-footed right-back Arteta has at his disposal at the moment, which is why the Englishman has played almost every game for the club in recent years.
So, to manage his playing time, signing a new right winger would be the right decision. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus He can cover for Saka, however, neither of them have been at their best right now.
On the other hand, Liverpool will have to sign a new right forward next year if Mohamed Salah leaves the club. His current contract is set to expire at the end of this season and Liverpool do not appear to be close to tying him down to a new deal.
Bakayoko is a talented player and could be a smart acquisition for Arsenal or Liverpool if either club buys him.
