Liverpool have been named alongside a host of clubs to have ‘registered an interest’ in FC Dallas wonderkid Ricardo Pepi.
The Reds are believed to be among the likes of Manchester United, Brentford and Brighton as the Premier League clubs to have joined the list of suitors.
Serie A and Bundesliga have also made their admiration known as the MLS side await concrete offers for the 18-year-old forward.
According to a report from the Mirror, as cited by Football Transfers on Twitter, Liverpool are keen on making a January attempt to sign the teenager.
The report claims that the four-times capped USA international is ‘desperate’ to make the move to Europe in order ‘to maintain his forward momentum’ in a blossoming career.
Despite Dallas’ struggles moreover this term, Pepi has scored 13 league goals and registered two assists – all whilst earning a 7.05 Sofascore rating.
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Signing additional attacking options looks to be high on the agenda for Jurgen Klopp in the upcoming transfer markets.
The German manager will lose both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah in January for a yet to be determined period and reinforcement may be necessary.
Albeit the American youngster remains unproven at the elite level, signing a clearly talented youngster could be a viable short-term solution to a wider problem at Anfield.
Valued at £2.25million and under contract until 2026 (Transfermarkt), Dallas are reported to be looking for £10million for their hot prospect – a worthwhile expenditure.
