19-year-old star's agent claims he was contacted by Liverpool over a possible move for his client to the PL
Liverpool approached Belgian outfit Zulte Waregem midfielder Pape Diop over a potential transfer, according to the young talent's agent.
The 19-year-old Senegalese star shined at the Under-20 African Cup of Nations earlier this year as he finished as the tournament's top scorer. As a result, Diop has attracted interest from the Reds, as well as various other European sides, according to his agent.
Gerald Sago told Tuttomercatoweb (as quoted by HITC):
He added, on interest from Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga:
Sago concluded on the Liverpool target's ambitions:
Liverpool have added the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to their midfield ranks. However, the Reds will be looking to bolster their options in that department, given the departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and Arthur Melo.
Sago lavished praise on his client for his exploits at the U20 AFCON, explaining Diop's unique abilities as a midfielder. The agent spoke highly of the Senegalese talent amid interest from Liverpool.
He said in the aforementioned interview:
Sago added:
Liverpool are in need of reinforcements in the midfield department. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported earlier today (July 13) that Reds captain Jordan Henderson is set to depart Anfield.
The English midfielder will reportedly join Steven Gerrard in the Saudi Pro League at Al Ettifaq after accepting the club's lucrative proposal.
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