Liverpool in a good position to sign Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven
Liverpool They are reportedly in a good position to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Johan Bakayoko, according to Caught offside.
The 21-year-old joined the Dutch giants' youth system from Anderlecht in 2019. After a few years with Jong PSV, the Belgian made his senior debut in 2022 before establishing himself as a key player at the Philips Stadion.
Bakayoko enjoyed a productive Eredivisie campaign last season, scoring 12 goals and registering nine assists in 29 starts.
He was previously linked with a move away from PSV and Brentford came closer to securing his service, but the player turned down a move to the Gtech Community Stadium.
Now, Bakayoko has continued to shine this season, contributing nine goals in all competitions. Caught offside They claim that Liverpool have expressed interest in signing the striker to strengthen the attacking department.
The Eredivisie side do not want to let their star leave in January but are willing to cash in if they receive an offer of around £50m from potential suitors such as the Merseyside club.
Bakayoko to Liverpool
Newcastle UnitedEditBayern Munich, Nottingham Forest, Al Hilal, Paris Saint Germain, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in him, but Liverpool are in a good financial position to beat their rivals in this race.
Bakayoko will enter the final year of his current contract with PSV next summer, so if the striker does not extend his contract at the Philips Stadion before the end of this season, Liverpool could secure his signature on a cut-price deal .
The 21-year-old is a left-footed right winger and Liverpool will have to reinforce this position if they fail to maintain control. Mohamed Salah – whose current contract is set to expire next summer.
After proving his qualities in the Dutch top flight, Bakayoko has secured a place in the Belgian national team and was even a key player for his country at last summer's European Championship.
He is fast, strong, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, can create opportunities for his attacking teammates and is also efficient at finishing off his chances.
It will be interesting to see if the Anfield club finally steps up their efforts to sign Bakayoko to bolster the attacking midfield next year.
