Liverpool are interested in signing exciting Anderlecht star Jeremy Doku in the summer of 2021, according to Het Nieuwsblad, as translated by Sport Witness.
The 17-year-old has impressed in Belgium this season, scoring three goals and registering four assists in the league.
The Reds were linked with a move for Doku in the past, but a deal failed to materialise.
This latest update claims that the Reds will ‘undoubtedly’ consider a move for him, however, although he could cost €20 million.
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Sealing a move for Doku could be shrewd business by Liverpool, having once viewed him as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
By the time next summer rolls around Mane will 29, at which point Jurgen Klopp might be planning for long-term life without the Senegalese.
Mane may well still be in his prime at that point, of course, but Klopp will surely want to have a replacement lined up in advance, rather than panic buy further down the line.
The fact that Doku has been linked before suggests there is legs in the story and he could be an exciting addition, not having to come in and shine immediately, allowing him time to grow as a player at Anfield.
A spell in the academy could see the youngster become accustomed to his new surroundings, eventually seeing himself be more of a fixture in the first-team squad later down the line.
Klopp has the chance to build a dynasty at Anfield, but that will only be achieved through long-term planning, with Doku potentially playing a role in that.
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