Liverpool are being linked with a move for French youngster Mohamed Bahlouli. According to a report by Talksport, the Reds are plotting a move for the Olympique Lyonnais starlet in the near future. The teenager midfield has earned rave reviews for his displays in France’s youth leagues. His performances have caught the attention of scouts from all over Europe. He has been exceptional for the Lyon academy sides this term which has alerted a number of top clubs who are now preparing a move for his services.
Some sources in French media are claiming that Jurgen Klopp’s side are believed to be one of those clubs monitoring the 18-year-old’s development in France. It is also being reported that a summer switch to Anfield seems like a real possibility for the player with Lyon aware of the Merseyside club’s interest. Hence, they are eager to keep hold of his services and are trying their best to convince him to stay at the Ligue 1 club.
However, the lure of a switch to Liverpool could turn out to be a temptation for Bahlouli, with his long-term future set to be decided in the near future.
The Reds are currently occupying 3rd place in the Premier League standings after earning a comfortable 2-0 victory away at Southampton in their last league outing. The Anfield-based club find themselves just above Chelsea, who are in fourth place with a point separating the two teams at the moment. However, Jurgen Klopp’s side are a massive 18 points behind league leaders Manchester City and are in need of some reinforcements in the summer transfer window.
Klopp has already proven in the past that he is the perfect manager to nurture young players and give them a chance in the Liverpool first-team as evidenced by the rapid emergence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez and Andrew Robertson this season. Hence, a potential move for Bahlouli could turn out to be a shrewd piece of business for the Merseyside club as he has a lot of potential to develop into a future star at Anfield. He also falls under the Liverpool owners, Fenway Sports Group’s transfer policy of buying young players and nurturing them into top talents in the coming years.
It remains to be seen what lies ahead in the future of Bahlouli and whether he ends up leaving France in favour of a switch to Merseyside in the summer transfer window.
