Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Lille striker Jonathan David ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Reds have long since been linked with the 22-year-old and a swoop could be on the cards at the end of the season.
Already a fully-fledged international star with Canada, the young frontman has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence over the last 12 months.
"Now the clubs chasing David are not Brighton, Crystal Palace or Leeds, but the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool."
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According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool could turn to the Canadian in order to replace Divock Origi.
The report claims that Jurgen Klopp has the 27-cap ace as one of his ‘great wishes’ whilst AC Milan and Jose Mourinho manager AS Roma are keen on signing Origi.
So far this season David – described as ‘ice cold’ by David Hernandez – has scored 17 times in 38 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £45million and under contract until 2025 (Transfermarkt), signing the Canadian would be an expensive move for the Anfield club.
However, should Origi leave as expected then the Belgian would need replacing in the squad.
Furthermore, Klopp has already begun implementing the next generation of talent on Merseyside and David would be a superb long-term replacement for Roberto Firmino.
Elsewhere for the Reds, Klopp has confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss England duty due to a hamstring problem whilst it’s a meeting with Benfica before a possible semi-final against either Bayern Munich or Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League.
