Liverpool are interested in 19-year old Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru, but face competition from Southampton and Bournemouth.
Onyekuru plays for Belgian side Eupen and has been watched by Liverpool scouts in recent weeks, The Mail reports.
The youngster has scored 17 goals this season and contributed a further seven assists, catching the eye across the Channel.
His goal tally is all the more impressive given that he is predominantly a left-winger, though he can also play in the centre forward role or on the right.
Celtic reportedly lodged a £1 million bid in January but failed to meet Eupen’s asking price of £4 million, prompting Onyekuru to go on temporary strike in an effort to force through a move.
It is understood that the Jupiler Pro League outfit are willing to sell the starlet this summer for a fee in the region of £6.8 million.
Onyekuru could become the latest prospect to join the Liverpool ranks, with the likes of Ben Woodburn and Trent Alexander-Arnold emerging as future stars this season.
Jurgen Klopp will have to look elsewhere for young talent after the club were handed a two-year ban on signing domestic academy players.
