Who is Bazoumana Toure? The 'very exciting' Bundesliga wing wizard now tipped to join Liverpool

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Liverpool’s search for a new winger this summer is starting to take shape, and one somewhat surprise name now firmly in the mix is Bazoumana Toure. Here’s what you need to know about the Ivorian, and why he might be on his way to Anfield this summer.

Still early in his career, Toure has already become a regular starter as Hoffenheim push for Champions League football.At 20, he fits the mould of a player Liverpool often target: young, coachable and with plenty of upside. BILD’s reported £34m valuation also places him in the bracket of ‘high potential’ rather than ready-made superstar, something which may appeal to the Reds this summer.Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Luciano Spalletti hails Liverpool target Francisco Conceicao as a young Mo Salah in the makingToure’s Bundesliga form shows why Liverpool are interestedWhile Toure is not yet a prolific goalscorer, his numbers this season highlight where his real strength lies.

You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? But the upside is clear, and Toure appears to have the tools to develop into a high-level attacker.If Liverpool are serious about refreshing their frontline with younger, dynamic options, this is exactly the kind of move that would make sense.“Bazoumana is a high-talented and therefore also a very exciting player, who already possesses very good abilities at his young age and still has enormous potential for development,” Hoffenheim managing director Andreas Schicker told Bundesliga.com in December.“He is a quick, technically strong and dangerous attacking player who fits in with our philosophy of play very well.” Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox