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title: "Reds eye Nigerian youngster Onyekuru"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "David Comerford"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2017-04-13T14:50:04Z"
modified: "2017-04-13T14:50:04Z"
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# Reds eye Nigerian youngster Onyekuru

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](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4406930/Liverpool-scout-19-year-old-forward-Henry-Onyekuru.html) 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.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2017/04/652441542.jpg)

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.