According to a recent report by the Sun, Liverpool are set to battle it out with Arsenal, Schalke and Paris Saint-Germain in pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster Owen Otasowie. The same source has stated that the Reds are hoping to sign the Wolves Under-23 prospect on the cheap, but it won’t be an easy task for them to fend off stiff competition from other clubs.
Otasowie’s Eye-Catching Start To Life In England
The defensive midfielder has won a lot of admirers after he put in an impressive display versus PSG in the Premier League International Cup. The 18-year-old has a big decision to make as he is eligible to play for England, Nigeria or the United States at the international level.
Otasowie is highly versatile as he can operate in multiple positions inside his own half. He primarily operates as the anchorman in midfield but is equally effective when asked to fill in as a centre-back. He decided to join the Wolves U-23 side last summer and has featured in seven matches for them thus far.
He has also made ten appearances for the West Midlands outfit in the U-18 Premier League, scoring one goal while providing one assist in the process. If he can continue to show signs of improvement with each game, then it is quite likely that a top club might come in for him next summer. However, for now, the teen sensation needs to work hard on the training ground so that he can break out as a starter in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first-team someday.
What Makes The Wolves Midfield Ace Such An Exceptional Talent?
Otasowie is a tough-tackling defensive midfielder who can make some valuable interceptions for his team. He tends to read danger quicker than most of the other players around him.
The Wolves starlet is also not afraid to perform well under pressure when the spotlight is on him.
Is Otasowie A Prospect For The Future?
The 18-year-old has incredible potential and could be in line to become a future star in English football. He is a young midfield ace who has shown a lot of promise this season, so Jurgen Klopp will do well to bring him to Merseyside. Otasowie’s acquisition will bolster Liverpool’s youth ranks significantly at Melwood. He is an exciting midfielder whose ceiling is sky-high so he will definitely be a prospect to look out for in the coming years.
