Liverpool have reportedly ‘opened talks’ to sign Reading youngster Femi Azeez this summer.
The Reds could be looking to do late business in a summer transfer market that has been relatively quiet on Merseyside until now.
So far only Ibrahima Konate has been added to a refreshed Anfield squad as Jurgen Klopp attempts to plot a challenge for major honours once again.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, as cited on Twitter, Liverpool could be in for a 20-year-old Championship youngster.
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The report claims that the club are ‘active’ in the market and Klopp has been ‘pushing’ for ex-Wealdstone youngster Azeez on a potential £75,000-a-week deal.
Released by Watford aged 14, the exciting forward, hailed as ‘fantastic’ by manager Veljko Paunovic, has enjoyed a bizarre route to prominence.
Following a fleeting debut appearance against Sheffield Wednesday last term on the back of 10 Premier League 2 goals, Azeez has scored twice in four Championship outings this season.
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In the final 12 months of a contract at the Madjeski Stadium (Transfermarkt), the Royals would likely be keen to strike a deal before the end of the current window to avoid losing their man for nothing.
Capable of operating across the frontline, the young Englishman has made a bright start to life in the second-tier and could act as a viable backup option to Klopp’s attacking ranks.
A strong finisher with a physical presence (WhoScored), the report doesn’t allude to a possible return loan move which may suggest the Reds are steadfast on keeping the ace should the deal get done.
Albeit still a relative unknown, Liverpool are renowned for doing their due diligence and would be reticent to sign a player incapable of flourishing.
