Just after completing the transfer for Dutch international Cody Gakpo, Liverpool are reportedly turning attention to this Super Eagles star as their next target.
Liverpool have started the winter transfer window in bullish fashion with a surprise move for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo and they are still not done strengthening their attack.
The Reds are now planning to make Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze their next target in the transfer window according to reports.
The 23-year-old Nigerian is currently valued at €20 million and has two years left on his contract at Villarreal who may well be tempted to cash in if they receive a good enough offer.
Is Chukwueze heading to Liverpool?
Samuel Chukwueze has reportedly been on Liverpool’s radar since emerging as one of the best teenagers in the world at the 2015 u17 FIFA World Cup alongside Victor Osimhen.
Chukwueze joined Villarreal in 2017 as an 18-year-old and has managed 29 goals and 26 assists in 179 games for the club across five years.
He also has five goals and six assists this season in 22 games for the Yellow Submarines despite not being a regular starter.
The left-footed right winger would come into Liverpool as an understudy and reliable backup for Mohamed Salah with a view to replacing the legendary Egyptian in the long run.
Chukwueze is hot property
According to the report, Liverpool is not Chukwueze’s only potential destination as other clubs are showing interest in the Villarreal winger as well.
League leaders Arsenal, Everton, and West Ham are among the suitors interested in the services of the 2021 UEFA Europa League winner.
And although the 23-year-old has a market value of €20m Villarreal are expected to want around €50m to part with Chukwueze in January 2023.
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