Liverpool are now interested in signing defender who’s been ‘one of the revelations of the season’
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Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Lens defender Samson Baidoo ahead of a summer transfer.The Reds have already secured themselves one of the top young centre-backs in Ligue 1, with Jeremy Jacquet due to arrive at the start of pre-season.But according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve, Liverpool are also keeping tabs on Baidoo, who has had a brilliant breakout season with Lens. Give us your predictions for Liverpool’s crucial trip to Villa Park this Friday Will the Reds finally secure Champions League qualification?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis/AFP Liverpool have been tracking Baidoo for agesHaving come through at RB Salzburg, Baidoo may not be a new name for seasoned followers of talent across Europe.And according to Tutto Juve, Liverpool, always keen to keep tabs on the goings on within the Red Bull system, have been monitoring the 22-year-old ‘for some time.’Their interest has seemingly stepped up this year after watching Baidoo become a key figure for Lens in their surprise attempt to wrestle the Ligue 1 title from Paris Saint-Germain.Though that push looks likely to come to nothing, it has not dampened interest in Baidoo, who is described as having been ‘one of the season’s revelations’ in Europe.Photo by Franco Arland/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Ifeanyi Ndukwe shows why Liverpool are convinced by him with big moment during Vienna derbyAs the name of the source would suggest, Juventus are also said to be keen on the Austrian, citing his ‘physical and technical qualities’ as being in line with a top young prospect.Manchester City and Inter Milan are named as potential suitors as well, with Lens slapping a £26m price-tag on their centre-back.Given the French side bought him for less than £7m just one year ago, they look likely to make a big profit on Baidoo when he is eventually sold.As Liverpool prepare to welcome Ifeanyi Ndukwe this summer, perhaps they could yet look to add another top young Austrian centre-back to their ranks.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox