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title: "Liverpool-linked youngster likened to Gareth Bale would love life at Anfield"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2020-11-20T08:00:56Z"
modified: "2020-11-20T08:00:56Z"
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# Liverpool-linked youngster likened to Gareth Bale would love life at Anfield

Liverpool are interested in signing Icelandic youngster Isak Bergmann Johannesson, according to a report in *[Expressen](https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/har-dyker-liverpools-scout-upp-pa-laktaren/)*.

The 17-year-old has been [likened to Gareth Bale](https://www.defensacentral.com/1605459215-exclusiva-calafat-ya-ha-informado-al-madrid-del-talento-que-la-premier-puede-quitarle-johannesson) in terms of playing style, highlighting his potential as a player.

Johannesson currently plies his trade at IFK Norrkoping in Sweden, but a bigger move looks likely to await him in the future. Jurgen Klopp and his scouts are rumoured to be monitoring his situation, with a view to a potential move in the future.

Speaking to *[Fotbol Direkt](https://fotbolldirekt.se/2020/11/04/avslojar-prisbilden-som-kravs-for-att-starta-forhandlingar)*, Norrkoping chief scout Stig Torbjornsen confirmed that there was great interest in Johannesson:

> The interest is huge and it is no secret.

> It is clear this is an extremely interesting player and many (clubs) show a great interest. This happens when a player is at a nice age and plays for a good club.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

The fact that Johannesson has been compared to Bale is a huge compliment, suggesting that Liverpool would be wise to make a move for him.

The Welshman is arguably one of the best attacking players of his generation, winning [four Champions League titles](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-bale/erfolge/spieler/39381) with Real Madrid, also scoring in two finals of the competition, including a double against the Reds in 2018.

Johannesson couldn’t ask for a better club to join than Liverpool, with Klopp at the helm and a [fantastic new training ground](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/training-ground) in place.

The Reds’ academy players will now train alongside the senior stars, making the idea of playing for the club a mouthwatering prospect.