According to a report from Goal, Liverpool are interested in signing Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
The lowdown: Long-standing admiration
The Reds have previously been linked with a move for the 25-year-old and recent performances in Spain have only further cemented the former Bournemouth star's burgeoning reputation.
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Signed for £21.3million in 2021 (Sky Sports), Danjuma has scored 14 times and registered another four assists in 29 appearances so far for Unai Emery's side.
Now it would appear that Liverpool's interest in the Dutchman is only growing, with his goal against Bayern Munich on Tuesday sure to catch the eye.
The latest: Mane successor?
As per Goal, Liverpool, and by extension new transfer guru Julian Ward, are said to be 'interested' in signing Danjuma but are 'unlikely to make a bid' in the upcoming summer window.
It's claimed that Liverpool view the six-cap Holland ace as a 'possible successor' to Mane - who is fast approaching the final 12 months of a contract on Merseyside.
The report also states that the Reds 'could sanction' a bid next year for the winger with a mooted €75million (£63million) release clause.
The verdict: Rising star
After flopping on the south coast - failing to score or assist in 14 Premier League outings and completing 90 minutes just twice in those games - Danjuma has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence in Spain.
Despite struggling in England, he has been impressing in La Liga and in the UEFA Champions League, ranking as his club's sixth-best player in the top flight and third-best in European action, per Whoscored.
Described as a 'nightmare for defenders' by Kevin Phillips, the skilful winger has completed 1.2 successful dribbles per game from 20 league appearances so far this season (Sofascore).
Under contract until 2026 (Transfermarkt), the release clause could represent value for money for a player who possesses the necessary range of attacking assets to replace Mane in Jurgen Klopp's squad.
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